Wild conifer control near Mt Richmond Forest Park
Nelson City Council will be conducting aerial herbicide control of wilding conifers in the Roding catchment (northeast of Mt Mears), adjacent to Mt Richmond Forest Park. A helicopter will apply herbicide directly to individual wilding conifer trees over several days from 24 April 2026. The Herbicide Grazon (active ingredient: triclopyr), mixed with biodiesel, will be delivered from a hovering helicopter to the tops of targeted trees. People heading off-track, including hunters and trampers, should be aware of helicopter activity in the area during this period and exercise caution.
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Nelson City Council will be conducting aerial herbicide control of wilding conifers in the Roding catchment (northeast of Mt Mears), adjacent to Mt Richmond Forest Park.
A helicopter will apply herbicide directly to individual wilding conifer trees over several days from 24 April 2026. The Herbicide Grazon (active ingredient: triclopyr), mixed with biodiesel, will be delivered from a hovering helicopter to the tops of targeted trees.
People heading off-track, including hunters and trampers, should be aware of helicopter activity in the area during this period and exercise caution.
Affected hut
Browning Hut
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