The western cliffs on Matiu/Somes Island, showing dying karo trees that have been drilled and poisoned with herbicide (image: A. Ballance)
Last week On Our Changing World, Department of Conservation ranger Peter Russell introduced Alison Ballance to the issue of weeds on Matiu/Somes Island, in Wellington Harbour. This week, Peter and Alison continue their discussion of weed issues, and Peter demonstrates several control methods. Matiu/Somes Island is open to the public, and easily accessible by ferry from downtown Wellington.
