The Puzzling Problem of Contorta Pine: An Invader of New Zealand
Hello, nature lovers and environmental champions! 🌲 Today, we’re focusing on a tree that’s causing quite a stir in New Zealand’s landscapes: the Contorta Pine. Known botanically as Pinus contorta and commonly referred to as Lodgepole Pine or P. murrayana, this tree is part of the Pinaceae family. While its towering presence might seem majestic, the Contorta Pine has become an unwelcome guest in ou...
