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From accross the ditch - The secret world of moss, ancient ancestor of all plants and vital for the health of the planet

When people consider extraordinary plants, most probably don’t spare a thought for moss. It blends in against the green background of plant life, and seems to… Read more

Posted: 29/05/2023

From North America - She’s Out to Save Rare Wildflowers, but First She Has to Find Them

A wet winter has provided a narrow window for botanists to search for wildflowers that have been lying dormant for years in California. Read more… Read more

Posted: 25/05/2023

Green mistletoe returns to Pirongia Forest Park

The 10-year plan to re-establish tāpia/mistletoe (Ileostylus micranthus and Tupeia antarctica) in Pirongia Forest Park has been launched by DOC, with the… Read more

Posted: 22/05/2023

Restorations Pathways Workshop

A huge amount of ecological restoration mahi is planned and underway in the Queenstown Lakes District (QLD) region. The New Zealand Plant Conservation Network… Read more

Posted: 06/04/2023

David Given Threatened Plant Scholarship now open for applications

The NZPCN is very pleased to announce that we are now inviting applications for our David Given Threatened Plant Scholarship (DGTPS). The scholarship honours… Read more

Posted: 03/05/2023