Gnarly tangles of Old Man’s Beard took a hit from a keen group of Hurunui Weedbusters at our working bee on Saturday 25 May, at a site near Waipara River. We got in amongst it to ferret out where the origin of each vine was rooted, then cut it clean through and applied a dab of weedkiller. OMB is a smothering vine that’s spreading through areas of native bush around the district. It’s easily noticeable in late autumn because it’s seeding.
Our efforts were rewarded by a wonderful lunch provided by our hosts, and a chance to relax in the sun after a frosty start.

Hurunui Weedbusters is a volunteer venture, which the Hurunui Biodiversity Trust is running with Rima Herber, Water & Land Coordinator at the Hurunui District Council. For our next event keep an eye on our Facebook posts, send a message to this page or email [email protected]

Our first Hurunui Weedbusters day in early May on the Waiau-Uwha River was hugely enjoyable and rewarding. We’d love you to join us for future events, which we’re aiming to organise all around the Hurunui district, wherever our precious native biodiversity is threatened.

If you’re keen to help, please contact:

Belinda Meares, [email protected], tel 0221 600 383
or Rima Herber, [email protected], tel. 027 8722 329