The authors say their findings demonstrate “pervasive and ongoing invasion of radiata pine outside plantations”, with more work needed to manage current invasions and prevent future ones. They recommend a levy on new non-native conifer plantations to offset costs of managing invasions, and stricter regulations to protect vulnerable ecosystems.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2022/08/26/a-pervasive-and-ongoing-invasion-of-radiata-pine-expert-reaction/