Bailey, a sniffer dog and part of the Conservation Dogs Programme, at Okorewa Lagoon, South Wairarapa. New Zealand’s leading dog detective was unleashed in Wairarapa’s wetlands yesterday as part of the fight against invasive toxic weeds. When they find invasive species, the location is recorded, and pest plants targeted for removal. Miller brought Bailey to the South Wairarapa coastline to seek out pest cordgrass, or spartina anglica. Greater Wellington Regional Council's management plan for invasive plant species looks well ahead to the future.

Source: Stuff January 26, 2021 04:30 UTC