Philip Hulme
Stopping the march of our worst weeds
How and when non-native ornamental plants, like agapanthus or bamboo, jump the garden fence and go rogue, is a major area of focus for Lincoln University plant bio-security professor, Phil Hulme… Audio, Gallery
Exotic garden plants a 'ticking time bomb'
Lincoln University's professor Philip Hulme has been awarded the Hutton Medal for his work on how non-native plants, including garden ornamentals, become invasive weeds in New Zealand. He says more… Audio
Philip Hulme: 'NZ is one of the weediest places on earth'
Introduced plant species are already taking over the New Zealand landscape, and ornamental garden plants could 'jump the fence' and get out of control too, says bioprotection specialist Philip Hulme.
…Climate change and tourism spreading alien plants into alpine environments
Could it be time to consider restricting visitors to certain areas of NZ? A tourism professor thinks so as new research shows alpine plants are at risk of extinction as climate change and tourism… Audio
The Future of Biosecurity
Scientists have been working to predict what the future of biosecurity will look like. The team of international researchers proposed 14 major issues they believe will shape biosecurity and border… Audio
Global Ranking for Invasive Alien Species
An international group of experts have suggested a new way of ranking invasive aliens by environmental impact to produce 'Black Lists' Audio
Global Ranking for Invasive Alien Species
An international group of experts have suggested a new way of ranking invasive aliens by environmental impact to produce 'Black Lists'
AudioPlant Invaders
Plant researcher Philip Hulme talks about the factors that make some weeds succeed and others fail. Audio
