25 volunteer hours of moth plant control have been carried out over the first 2 weeks of January. The aim is to remove the vines before the flowers turn into pods.
This weed is a massive problem in the Leigh area and we are working in conjunction with Coastal Care group and STAMP to control as many large infestations as possible.
Conservation Auckland – Moth Plant status
![Moth plant](https://leighharbourvalleysociety.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image002-1-1024x577.jpg)
We have also been continuing to clear climbing asparagus to ensure the seeds don’t get dispersed by birds.
Conservation Auckland – Climbing asparagus status
![Climbing asparagus](https://leighharbourvalleysociety.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image001-1-1024x577.jpg)
Both of these strangling vines can cause canopy collapse of our precious forest remnants if left to take hold.