Timesofindia · DistrictNews · 2026-09-14
189 years after import, possums damage half of trees in rare New Zealand forest
In 1837, New Zealand introduced Australian brushtail possums in the hope of building a profitable fur industry. The animals were expected to provide valuable pelts and help create a new rural economy, but the experiment had consequences that stretched far beyond anyone’s expectations. 189 years after import, possums damage half of trees in rare New Zealand forest.
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