Why this campaign is needed
There is low public awareness outside of people directly impacted and those involved in control) about what’s at stake with wilding pine spread if control is not adequately funded.
What’s at stake is the loss of places important to all New Zealanders – it’s happening now and it’s happening quickly. Once wildings are established, we won’t be able to easily get these places back.
What we stand to lose
We will lose more than just views:
- We’ll lose native species, precious water resources and land for food production, forestry, tourism and recreation.
- Heritage sites will be lost to a sea of trees.
- Wildfires will become more common and intense, putting lives and properties at risk.
We’re starting to defer maintenance and lose ground and new wilding forests are establishing all the time from the mountains to our coasts – nowhere is safe – we must act now.
How you can help
- Read our campaign pack: consistent messaging is essential.
- Share campaign content: Use your channels and networks to spread the word.
- Contact your local wilding pine group and find out how you can get involved.
- Advocate for funding: contact your local MP.
- Remove pest trees: If you have pest trees on your property, remove and replace with less damaging species.
- Get the issue out in the media: A key way to advocate for effective, sustained wilding control is to get local stories in the media – both social and conventional media. Help expand the knowledge and awareness – talk to your local or national media – celebrate what your community does locally and the challenges faced with wilding pines. Inspire others to do the same. Below are some great recent articles:
For more information contact our coordinator: jo@wildingpinenetwork.org.nz.