Supporting the management of wilding conifer infestations in New Zealand via advocacy, advice and action.

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Wilding Pines Conference 2026

11-13 August

Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill 

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Wilding Pine Network

The Wilding Pine Network is an Incorporated Society aiming to raise awareness of the wilding conifer issue, advocate for funding for wilding conifer control, and provide nation-wide coordination of and advice to community groups involved in active wilding conifer management.

Community Groups

Our community groups play an important part of wilding conifer control. These groups often organise volunteer days, and welcome your help. Being part of a group can be fun and rewarding. You don’t need any special knowledge, skills or tools, just an average level of fitness.

Webinar & Resources

The Wilding Pine Network facilitates information sharing through webinars, newsletters, reports, and workshops. Our Resources page has links to our webinars and publications, as well as details about latest research findings.

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Help to save our landscapes from the threat of wilding pines. 

Find out more about our campaign and why urgent action is needed. 

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News / Blog

Wilding conifers: A great kick start – where to from here?

A great article recently in the Otago Daily Times by Richard Bowman. Cheers Richard. https://www.odt.co.nz/news/opinion/wilding-conifers-where-to-from-here-bbxeyxr3 Richard’s article gives credit to politicians, Federated Farmers and the Wilding Pine Network and community groups for their lobbying…

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Spring newsletter

Thanks to everyone who attended our most successful conference yet with around 205 people attending. Southern hospitality abounded in Invercargill in August. The National Programme team and the WPN committee would like to extend…

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Drones help tame the last of the wilding pines near Tekapo River

Article republished from Farmers Weekly Oct 6th 2026 https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/drones-help-tame-the-last-of-the-wilding-pines/?utm_source=AgriHQ&utm_campaign=5463e014bd-2026_10_09_FW_PREVIEW&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-5463e014bd-434252827 Stragglers spotted with the help of aerial technology as crews close in on Tekapo River holdouts. Drones have been deployed in the hunt for the…

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