Northland woman's 'astounding' effort to tackle thousands of moth plants (opens original article in a new tab)

A Northland woman removed over 11,000 moth plant vines in three months, winning a regional competition with 33,799 points. The invasive species is a toxic weed that threatens native ecosystems.

• A Northland woman pulled up 11,168 moth plant vines in three months
• She collected 295 moth plant pods and earned 33,799 points in a regional competition
• The moth plant is a toxic vine that spreads rapidly and threatens native ecosystems