http://www.bushtelly.org.nz Bush Telly TV Programmes about NZ natural history or conservation and that can be watched on-line or on DVD Conservation Natural History New Zealand en-us Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST Soren O'Neil from Wai-ora Nursery tells of her efforts at generating the growth of aquatic plant species in conservation sites around Canterbury. Native Plants http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/aquatic-plant-propagation.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/66 Rob McCaw from Environment Canterbury is interviewed by Karin Stahel about why Banana Passionfruit is a pest plant, how to identify it and effective control methods. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/banana-passionfruit-a-pest-plant.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/113 Rob McCaw from Environment Canterbury is interviewed by Karin Stahel about why Beggers Tick is a pest plant, how to identify it and effective control methods. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/beggers-tick-a-pest-plant.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/130 Tara Atkinson talks about her role managing Orana Wildlife Park's programme for the breeding of these endangered birds for national release-recovery programmes. Native Birds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/blue-duck-and-brown-teal-captive-breeding.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/82 Riccarton Bush Ranger John Moore shows how a tracking tunnel works. Pests http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/blue-footed-rat.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/131 Rob McCaw from Environment Canterbury is interviewed by Karin Stahel about why Boneseed is a pest plant, how to identify it and effective control methods. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/boneseed-a-pest-plant.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/97 DoC Ranger Anita Spencer talks about the acutely threatened Canterbury mudfish found only in the Canterbury plains of New Zealand and the efforts being put into conserving them. Aquatic Life http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/canterbury-mudfish.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/16 Tara Atkinson shows some tools used for the breeding of endangered birds for national release-recovery programmes. Native Birds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/captive-breeding-gear.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/129 Rob McCaw from Environment Canterbury is interviewed by Karin Stahel about why Carex Pendula is a pest plant, how to identify it and effective control methods. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/carex-pendula-a-pest-plant.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/95 Ryan Young shows how to maintain and use a chainsaw safely. The Shed http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/chainsaws-diy.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/99 Steve Hix from Connovation demonstrates pest control products available suitable for the public to use. Pests http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/community-pest-control-methods.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/91 Steve Hix from Connovation identifies different species of pest animals. Pests http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/community-pest-control-pest-identification.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/119 Rob McCaw from Environment Canterbury is interviewed by Karin Stahel about why Dawins Barberry is a pest plant, how to identify it and effective control methods. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/darwins-barberry-a-pest-plant.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/106 Rob McCaw from Environment Canterbury is interviewed by Karin Stahel about why Egeria is a pest plant, how to identify it and effective control methods. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/egeria-a-pest-plant.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/107 Jon Sullivan tells us about the impact that exotic garden plants are having on native New Zealand species. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/garden-plants-becoming-weeds.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/85 Dave Hunter from Excell talks with Rob McCaw about the goat control programme in Banks Peninsula. Pests http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/goats-canterbury-pest-animal-control.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/98 Rob McCaw from Environment Canterbury is interviewed by Karin Stahel about why Hornwort is a pest plant, how to identify it and effective control methods. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/hornwort-a-pest-plant.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/116 Landscape Architect Di Lucas talks to Di Robertson about the natural ecosystems guides for Christchurch city and Port Hills. In Review http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/indigenous-ecosystems-of-otautahi-christchurch-a-review.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/103 Dr Simon Pollard, the natural history photographer and curator at Canterbury Museum shares some of his research and images of New Zealand's native spiders. It's a Small World http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/introduction-to-the-amazing-world-of-spiders.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/88 Doc Ranger Ian Hankin discusses the impact of weeds on the natural biodiversity of the Kaitorete Spit. Community http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/kaitorete-spit.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/74 Rob McCaw from Environment Canterbury is interviewed by Karin Stahel about why Lagarosiphon is a pest plant, how to identify it and effective control methods. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/lagarosiphon-a-pest-plant.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/108 Professor Ian Spellerberg talks to Rob McCaw about the passion that has driven the creation of his new book. In Review http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/living-with-natives-a-review.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/100 Landscape Architect Di Lucas talks to Di Robertson about how she uses complex scientific data to interpret the landscape and its biology to create guides and plans for restoration and sustainable land management. In Review http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/lucas-associates-restoration-guides-a-review.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/65 Mike Bowie shows how to make a home for the native New Zealand Weta, and explains how they are useful for studying populations. The Shed http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/making-a-weta-motel-diy.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/102 DoC Ranger Anita Spencer catches some mudfish at Wekanui Creek. Aquatic Life http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/mudfishing.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/128 Sue Schelle talks about how useful the native plants in your garden can be. Native Plants http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/native-plants-in-your-garden-used-for-medicine-or-food.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/83 Amber Sciligo talks to Simon Johnson about her PhD research into New Zealand's native carnivorous plant and what people can do to help conserve them. Native Plants http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/nz-native-carnivorous-plants.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/67 Rob McCaw from Environment Canterbury is interviewed by Karin Stahel about why Old Mans Beard is a pest plant, how to identify it and effective control methods. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/old-mans-beard-a-pest-plant.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/94 Grant Nelson talks about the diverse range of bird and plant species that trampers are likely to come across at Omahu Bush, and the work that he is undertaking in an attempt to protect and enhance the Port Hills. Community http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/omahu-bush.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/77 Jaap Knegtmans talks about the pest plant species control work that is co-coordinated by MAFBNZ. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/pest-plants.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/87 Weedbusters supporter Helen Braithwaite explains how to spot the weeds amongst the flowers in the garden using the 'plant me instead' booklet. In Review http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/plant-me-instead-a-review.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/84 Fern propagation specialist Paul Michael talks to Di Robertson about how to be successful at planting ferns and what species could suit local garden conditions. Native Plants http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/planting-ferns.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/68 Dr Linda Newstrom talks about amazing relationship between plants and insects in your garden. Native Plants http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/pollination-whats-happening-in-your-garden.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/69 Volunteers from Prebbleton Nature Park fill us in on the activities taking place to help maintain the park. Community http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/prebbleton-nature-park.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/78 Rob McCaw from Environment Canterbury is interviewed by Karin Stahel about why Purple Loosestrife is a pest plant, how to identify it and effective control methods. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/purple-loosestrife-a-pest-plant.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/96 Dave Hunter from Excell talks with Rob McCaw about the rabbit control programme in Banks Peninsula. Pests http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/rabbits-canterbury-pest-animal-control.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/117 John Moore talks to Chris Todd about the challenges of protecting Riccarton Bush. Community http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/riccarton-bush-predator-fence.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/14 Ranger John Moore shows us the predator fence at Riccarton Bush. Pests http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/riccarton-bush-predator-fence-visit.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/125 Dave Hunter from Excell talks with Rob McCaw about the rook control programme in Banks Peninsula. Pests http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/rooks-canterbury-pest-animal-control.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/118 Jason Butt gives an account of how and why he goes about collecting seeds from native New Zealand plants. Native Plants http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/seed-collection.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/70 Rob McCaw from Environment Canterbury is interviewed by Karin Stahel about why submerged aquatic weeds are bad. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/submerged-aquatic-weeds-are-bad.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/132 Dr Paul Scofield from Canterbury Museum is interviewd by Chris Todd about the prehistoric and current birds of Christchurch. Native Birds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/the-birds-of-christchurch.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/89 Canterbury Museum director Dr Anthony Wright talks about the unique native flora and fauna found on these pristine islands. Native Plants http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/the-three-kings-islands-rare-plants-and-their-conservation.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/86 Bruce Warburton talks to Tom Fraser about the best methods for controlling one of the most serious threats to New Zealand flora and fauna. Pests http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/trapping-possums.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/92 Miles Giller gives a demonstration on how to correctly establish and maintain new tree growth. Native Plants http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/tree-planting-and-staking.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/90 Weedbusters supporter Helen Braithwaite talks about the work of Weedbusters: a weed awareness and education programme that aims to protect New Zealand's environment from the increasing weed problem. Community http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/weedbusters.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/101 Nick Ledgard from SCION talks to Miles Giller the issues created by the wilding spread of introduced conifers and what can be done to minimise their effects. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/wilding-conifers-a-pest-plant.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/93 DoC controls wilding conifers on the Torlesse Range using helicopter based crew. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/wilding-conifers-control-on-the-torlesse-range.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/127 Nick Ledgard visits the Waimakariri Basin to see the impact of spreading wilding conifers. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/wilding-conifers-in-the-landscape.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/126 Rob McCaw from Environment Canterbury is interviewed by Karin Stahel about why Yellow Flag is a pest plant, how to identify it and effective control methods. Weeds http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/yellow-flag-a-pest-plant.html http://www.bushtelly.org.nz/programme/109