User:Alan Liefting/Articles/Invasive plant species in New Zealand

A number of invasive plant species have emerged over the short history of human settlement of New Zealand.

Arrival of Maori
The Maori people arrived in New Zealand in the 13th century, making the country one of the last landmasses to be populated. They beought with them a small number of plants that were used as food crops.

European settlement
With the arrival of European settlers there was a flood of plants introduce from other countries. (mainly Europe i think....)

Calls for environmental protection
Agriculture conservation Noxious weeds National Pest Plant Accord Regional Pest Management Strategy

Financial cost
Gorse in New Zealand - most expensive