Identifying weeds
For this project, we will highlight several ways to identify weeds, including interactive keys, guidebooks, and sharing your observations and images online.
An Illustrated Guide to Common Weeds of New Zealand
Free copies of this popular guidebook are given to each participating school.
National Pest Plant Accord (NPPA) booklet
Free copies this booklet are provided to the students. This manual lists more than 160 species banned from sale and distribution in New Zealand. Its purpose is to prevent the propagation and spread of pest plants through the commercial and casual trade.
Online Key to the Weed Species of New Zealand
This key is used for weed identification. It is a powerful identification tool that includes 650 species and 11,000 images.
