Doody, BJ2009-10-222005Doody, B. (2005). Is Kahikatea (Dacrycarpus dacrydioides) a weed : the rise and subsequent demise (?) of native seedlings in residential gardens. Journal / Canterbury Botanical Society, 39, 13-22.0110-5892https://hdl.handle.net/10182/1243The aim of this paper is to: 1) investigate the ecological, social and cultural dimensions that influence the dispersal and regeneration native woody species from Riccarton Bush into surrounding residential gardens and 2) determine the potential role that residential gardens could play in helping to ensure the future of Riccarton Bush. To meet these aims an interdisciplinary approach has been adopted, consisting of an ecological and a social component; the latter being the main focus of this paper.pp.13-22enresidential gardensplant conservationweedsnative woody speciesRiccarton Bushurban forest remnantKahikateagardeningDacrycarpus dacrydioidesJournal ArticleMarsden::270708 Conservation and biodiversity