Photo credit: Right, Theo Leach; top left, Adele Krantz; bottom left, Bryan Lowe
Photo credit: Right, Theo Leach; top left, Adele Krantz; bottom left, Bryan Lowe
Te whakatō tupu hei whakarākei i te kanorau-koiora taketake
Planting to enhance native biodiversity
A resource collection to support you to plan your native planting, carry it out successfully and protect it long term.
Photo credit: Right, Theo Leach; top left, Adele Krantz; bottom left, Bryan Lowe
Planting appropriate and locally sourced native plants is great for biodiversity and the environment. Whether you are planting in your own urban backyard, rural property or working on an ecosystem restoration project, you can plant to enhance native biodiversity and enjoy the thriving wildlife.
Before planting, you should:
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- create a plan, get guidance on restoration planning
- select ecosourced plants that naturally occur in the region and are suited to the environmental conditions
- consider fencing and pest control options
- check for wāhi tapu (sacred places) and other cultural heritage sites
- prepare the site to give your plants the best chance of surviving.
Once established, make sure sites have adequate protection from human traffic, grazing stock, pest animals and re-invading pest plants.
- Control pest animal browsers in your planting area
- Manage pest plants before and after you plant native plants.
