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Invasive conifers are reshaping New Zealand's native grasslands, but many visitors fail to recognise the threat. Lovelock and colleagues surveyed 231 tourists at popular sites, revealing low awareness of this botanical invasion. Their study highlights a critical challenge: how to garner public support for controlling these fast-spreading trees when many, especially international visitors, view them as attractive additions to the landscape.
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