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   Cardiospermum grandiflorum (vine, climber)
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    Details of this species in Chatham Islands Region
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Reported
    Source: CIC, 2006
    Arrival Date:
    Introduction: Unknown
    Species Notes for this Location:
    Balloon vine (Cardiospermum grandiflorum) is rare in New Zealand, but has the potential to be widely distributed throughout the country (MAF, 2008)
    Management Notes for this Location:
    The most cost-effective approach to pest management in this region is to adopt a preventative method, such as closely monitoring the pathways between mainland New Zealand (CIC, 2006). In this region, the Chatham Islands Council is responsible for the implementation of management strategies, though private land owners are required to control pests on their property (CIC, 2006)
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    Last Modified: 18/04/2008 4:17:27 p.m.
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