This project will help with detecting Spartina invasions for weed control

Spartina (commonly known as cordgrass) is a pest plant that is invading coastal salt marshes, beaches, and tidal waterways around New Zealand. It is easily spread by tidal and current movements and once established it creates it creates dense patches that block out out coastal plants.

Read more on the Weedbusters site here:
http://www.weedbusters.org.nz/weed-information/spartina-anglica-s-alterniflora/59/

The Department of Conservation controls Spartina invasions In New Zealand - getting in early while they are still small can really help!

Join the project and add your photos if you see Spartina on your travels. menos ↑