Stopping Wilding Pines Before They Take Over Nelson

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:27:27 +0000

Nelson’s stunning scenery—from rolling farmlands to lush native forests—is facing a growing ecological threat: wilding pines. These fast-spreading, non-native conifers are overtaking landscapes, threatening biodiversity, and turning productive farmland into dense, unusable scrub. Traditional control methods are often no match for the rugged terrain of the region. However, drone technology is emerging as a powerful solution.