Wilding Pine Control

Specialists in Wilding Pine Control within Aotearoa, New Zealand

Wilding conifers are invasive weeds that threaten to permanently alter the unique landscapes that are only found in New Zealand.


Conifers were introduced to New Zealand in the 1880s. Since then they have spread from forests, shelterbelts and erosion plantings.

Without any control they will form dense forests that have environmental consequences on our native ecosystems, use up scarce water, and alter iconic landscapes.


Since August 2016 Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd have been controlling wilding pines in North Otago, Canterbury and Southland. Currently employing all methods of control from hand tools to aerial boom spraying.

Aerial Basal Bark Application

This technique is a useful way of covering large areas with scattered trees quickly.

Aerial Foliar Spray App

Design and implementation of control/eradication operations

Skid Hopping

Removal using chainsaws and other equipment into areas with small clusters or individual trees

Ground Ops

Ground ops using hand tools

Key Stakeholders We Work With... 

We partner with landowners and managers throughout Aoetoroa, New Zealand

Environmental News

A Day in the Life of a Chainsaw Operator

January 12, 2024
With thanks to Mainland Vector, a group of students were recently given the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a chainsaw operator, in collaboration with the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs.

Kea chicks boost Nelson Lakes kea population

By Colm McGrath • January 6, 2022
Six kea chicks are believed to have successfully fledged in the Nelson Lakes area in the past month to boost the kea population.

Pressure going on runaway Central North Island pines

By Colm McGrath • January 6, 2022
Nearly half a million dollars is going into removing wilding pines from Central North Island conservation areas that were previously being over-run by the pest trees.
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