Service Overview
Wilding pines are one of New Zealand's most invasive pest plants, rapidly overtaking native ecosystems and productive high-country farmland. HCL is highly experienced in wilding pine removal in Canterbury, delivering large-scale eradication programs.
Effective wilding pine control in Selwyn and the West Coast requires a systematic approach. Our crews are trained in DOC-standard wilding pine management in NZ, utilising a combination of manual felling, ring-barking, and targeted herbicide application (drill and fill) for difficult-to-access terrain.
We work with farmers, lifestyle block owners, and government agencies to halt the spread of these invasive conifers. From clearing dense infestations on steep hillsides to managing scattered seedlings across vast acreage, we have the capability to restore your land.
Why HCL?
Targeted Eradication
Drill and fill, ring-barking, and manual felling.
High-Country Access
Operating safely in steep, challenging rural environments.
Ecosystem Restoration
Protecting native flora and productive pasture.
DOC Compliant
Operating to the highest environmental and safety standards.
Service Areas
Available across North Canterbury, Mid Canterbury & West Coast.
Deploying wilding pine control teams across Canterbury, Selwyn, and the West Coast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
They grow rapidly, spread seed widely on the wind, and form dense canopies that choke out native plants and severely reduce the grazing capacity of high-country farms.
It is a highly effective method where holes are drilled into the trunk of the pine and herbicide is injected. The tree dies standing, avoiding the danger and cost of felling on steep slopes.
We can fell and extract them if they are accessible by machinery, or leave them to decompose safely in situ if they are in remote high-country areas.