Taking a stand one step at a time

October 2017

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Spores which spread kauri dieback disease can lie dormant in soil for at least seven years, which is why cleaning footwear is essential to preventing the spread of the disease. Photo: George Driver
A disease smaller than a pinhead is bringing down the oldest, largest trees of the forest and it is being spread by the very people who should value and respect this taonga the most. George Driver investigates why so many people ignore advice to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease. The car park is […]
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