Myrtle rust discovered on conservation land in TaranakiWELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL Myrtle rust lesions in a ramarama tree (file photo). Myrtle rust has been discovered in conservation land in North Taranaki - on the same day a restriction aimed at limiting its spread was lifted. Supplied Myrtle rust is a fungal disease that is found on plants such as pohutukawa and manuka. The infected plants were on conservation land and also iwi-owned land nearby. "Myrtle rust is wind-borne, but the Controlled Area Notice was helping to contain and slow its spread," Forest & Bird spokesperson, Dr Rebecca Stirnemann said.

Source: Stuff February 28, 2018 04:18 UTC