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Wilding conifer control in Abel Tasman National Park

From 7 September 2026Updated 7 September 2026
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A helicopter will be spraying individual wilding conifer trees in Abel Tasman National Park between Bark Bay and Awaroa over several days between 9 September to 31 October 2026. The herbicide will be applied directly to individual trees from a hovering helicopter. The spray area will be at least 50 metres from tracks.

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A helicopter will be spraying individual wilding conifer trees in Abel Tasman National Park between Bark Bay and Awaroa over several days between 9 September to 31 October 2026.

The herbicide will be applied directly to individual trees from a hovering helicopter.

The spray area will be at least 50 metres from tracks.

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