Biological control for invasive tree species

Authors: M. Kay
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1994, Issue N.Z.J.For. 39(3) 1994, pp 35-37, Nov 1994
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

Abstract: The possibility of biological control of invasive forest tree species is presented as an efficacious and commercially advantageous method for the forest industry to take responsibility for capricious regeneration. Seed-destroying agents have been utilised successfully in the past to resolve conflicts of interest in the containment of beneficial plant species.