

A section of Ben Lomond, a peak that borders on Queenstown central. The Department of Conservation says that if nothing is done to control wilding pines, this is one of the landscapes they will dominate. Photo by Christina McDonald. : Wilding war continues
A section of Ben Lomond, a peak that borders on Queenstown central. The Department of Conservation says that if nothing is done to control wilding pines, this is one of the landscapes they will dominate. Photo by Christina McDonald. : Wilding war continues


Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group chairman Peter Willsman. Photo by Joe Dodgshun. : Wilding war continues
Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group chairman Peter Willsman. Photo by Joe Dodgshun. : Wilding war continues


Wilding pines volunteer Fran O'Connor with one of the new basal barking backpacks with which trees can be exterminated with minimal effort. Photo by Christina McDonald. : Wilding war continues
Wilding pines volunteer Fran O'Connor with one of the new basal barking backpacks with which trees can be exterminated with minimal effort. Photo by Christina McDonald. : Wilding war continues
Wilding war continues
For the millions of visitors who make Queenstown their holiday destination, the resort's scenery is effortless - but this is not so for a dedicated...
