Biological invasions are a global consequence of an increasingly connected world and the
rise in human population size. The numbers of invasive alien species–the subset of alien …

The number of non-native plant species established outside of cultivation in the New
Zealand archipelago is higher than for any other islands worldwide. Faced with this scale of …

Synthetic gene drive approaches are nascent technologies with potential applicability for
pest control for conservation purposes. Responsible science mandates that society be …

Rapid, widespread changes in public perceptions and behaviors have the potential to
influence conservation outcomes. However, few studies have documented whether and how …

Abstract The New Zealand flora has a high proportion of endemic species but has been
invaded by almost the same number of non-native plant species. To support management of …

Globally, ambitious goals, or 'moonshots', have been used in a range of policy interventions.
In conservation, such targets may bring numerous auxiliary benefits, such that policies can …

Island biogeography is the study of the distribution and dynamics of species in island
environments. Due to their isolation from more widespread continental species, islands are …

Forests are major carbon (C) sinks, but their ability to sequester C and thus mitigate climate
change, varies with the environment, disturbance regime, and biotic interactions. Herbivory …

We review the recent rise to prominence in Aotearoa New Zealand of predation-focused
conservation management, critically assessing the likelihood that this will deliver outcomes …

Tree species in the Pinaceae are some of the most widely introduced non-native tree
species globally, especially in the southern hemisphere. In New Zealand, plantations of …