Finch
Whats it to ya?
Well, by 'elsewhere i mean new Zealand, when virtually every other plant capable of living is invasive (exaggeration)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/Conserv....and.asp
"Carnivorous plants introduced from overseas have been found growing in the wild around Auckland, where they pose a threat to native plants."
"In particular, we are on the look out for two invasive South African plants: Cape sundew (Drosera capensis) and a bladderwort (Utricularia livida). "
Its not really surprising that these are invasive. It just reminds one that you must plant responsibly, especially near wild bogs and such if u have non-native plants. ESPECIALLY with these weeds!
Whats is surpising is this:
"Several species of Sarracenia (pitcher plants) are also naturalizing in sites of wet to damp clay throughout the country."
"Pitchers vary in height from 30 to 120 cm. They have been planted in the wild from Northland to Taranaki and have begun to spread from these plantings. Although these Sarracenia species are not likely to be very invasive, a major problem is that the seeds of other carnivorous plant species may be introduced with these plants through contaminated soil."
Frankly im stunned that the authorities in these areas have such a good grip on the biologies and invasive potentials of each plant. They are defiantly more observant than the authorities would be in, say America. But, then again, were talking about the country where public opposition to governmental kiwi restoration projects focuses on how the small minority of kiwi might be harmed buy it, not weather they should be doing it at all! This is from the official Department of Conservation Website. is the central government organisation charged with conserving the natural and historic heritage of New Zealand on behalf of and for the benefit of present and future New Zealanders
Also look at therir national Biosecurity Act
"legal framework is in place to manage biosecurity risks, primarily through the Biosecurity Act 1993 – administered by MAF – and the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO) 1996 –administered by the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA).
The Biosecurity Act has been described as managing ‘unwanted’ (uninvited) organisms and the risks associated with their accidental or illegal importation, and the HSNO Act as managing ‘wanted’ (invited) organisms and the risks associated with their intentional importation.
HSNO embodies a zero tolerance to risk. No new organism can be imported without approval through ERMA. The Biosecurity Act is different, operating on a risk management framework – risk goods can be imported as long as Import Health Standards (IHS) issued by MAF are met. "
This country also pioneers the conservation policy of Echancge of ballast water. The standard requires a vessel’s ballast water to be exchanged mid-voyage, where this will not compromise the safety of the vessel. This prevents aquatic pests of one of their main means of distribution trought the world.
This country has many conservation and biosecurity initiatives that we only wish we had here!
What does that mean? That it can be done! That if our country wa sbold enouh to tke the nesecary steps, we could really reduce the invasive problem plauging our country. Not with already established invasives, but preventing new ones from coming in.
I wish we could pass those things trough our congress. But i really dont think such actions would ever get by here.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/Conserv....and.asp
"Carnivorous plants introduced from overseas have been found growing in the wild around Auckland, where they pose a threat to native plants."
"In particular, we are on the look out for two invasive South African plants: Cape sundew (Drosera capensis) and a bladderwort (Utricularia livida). "
Its not really surprising that these are invasive. It just reminds one that you must plant responsibly, especially near wild bogs and such if u have non-native plants. ESPECIALLY with these weeds!
Whats is surpising is this:
"Several species of Sarracenia (pitcher plants) are also naturalizing in sites of wet to damp clay throughout the country."
"Pitchers vary in height from 30 to 120 cm. They have been planted in the wild from Northland to Taranaki and have begun to spread from these plantings. Although these Sarracenia species are not likely to be very invasive, a major problem is that the seeds of other carnivorous plant species may be introduced with these plants through contaminated soil."
Frankly im stunned that the authorities in these areas have such a good grip on the biologies and invasive potentials of each plant. They are defiantly more observant than the authorities would be in, say America. But, then again, were talking about the country where public opposition to governmental kiwi restoration projects focuses on how the small minority of kiwi might be harmed buy it, not weather they should be doing it at all! This is from the official Department of Conservation Website. is the central government organisation charged with conserving the natural and historic heritage of New Zealand on behalf of and for the benefit of present and future New Zealanders
Also look at therir national Biosecurity Act
"legal framework is in place to manage biosecurity risks, primarily through the Biosecurity Act 1993 – administered by MAF – and the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (HSNO) 1996 –administered by the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA).
The Biosecurity Act has been described as managing ‘unwanted’ (uninvited) organisms and the risks associated with their accidental or illegal importation, and the HSNO Act as managing ‘wanted’ (invited) organisms and the risks associated with their intentional importation.
HSNO embodies a zero tolerance to risk. No new organism can be imported without approval through ERMA. The Biosecurity Act is different, operating on a risk management framework – risk goods can be imported as long as Import Health Standards (IHS) issued by MAF are met. "
This country also pioneers the conservation policy of Echancge of ballast water. The standard requires a vessel’s ballast water to be exchanged mid-voyage, where this will not compromise the safety of the vessel. This prevents aquatic pests of one of their main means of distribution trought the world.
This country has many conservation and biosecurity initiatives that we only wish we had here!
What does that mean? That it can be done! That if our country wa sbold enouh to tke the nesecary steps, we could really reduce the invasive problem plauging our country. Not with already established invasives, but preventing new ones from coming in.
I wish we could pass those things trough our congress. But i really dont think such actions would ever get by here.