Weeds – Journal of the Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society
| Volume |
Issue |
Publication year |
Page No |
Type of article |
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3 |
1 |
2021 |
20-37 |
Perspective |
The Parable of Pines in Australia
John Dwyer
Email:
thedwyers@ozemail.com.au
Address:
Independent Writer, Melbourne, Australia
Keywords:
Radiata Pine; environmental weeds; invasive alien species; Australian weeds
Abstract:
This article discusses the introduction and present status in Australia of Pinus radiata D. Don (known as Monterey Pine, Californian Pine, Radiata Pine, or Remarkable Pine) and speculates why expressions, such as 'environmental weeds' and 'invasive alien species' have been applied to it. It questions whether moves to remove this introduced species in the interests of conservation are based on science or cultural values of particular groups and touches on the implications for how we value and manage our 'natural' environments.