family are committed to using Māori values and have created a pā stockade to protect their gardens and native tree seedling nurseries. They’ve planted around 18,000 indigenous trees in 15 years and worked with Taranaki Regional Council to restore a damaged bush block, which is now classed as a Key Native Ecosystem and protected under a QEII Trust covenant. The Ropers have regenerated a 2.5ha lake and water quality on the farm is checked by an independent ecologist. Surveys have shown an explosion in
analysed to check impacts on the environment and develop best farming practices. Investment has gone into managing waste streams and using this as fertiliser. Soil is tested to check its nutrient status, helping to cut the use of synthetic fertilisers. Around 4,000 feijoa trees have been planted at the chicken farm to improve animal welfare and help the environment while 4,900 native trees make up the riparian planting at the dairy farm. Ed works closely with Taranaki Regional Council on the monitoring
for the rangatahi involved. Jobs for Nature funding has helped to grow the initiative from voluntary beginnings to a catchment-wide restoration project and the initiative provides a safe space for rangatahi to learn new skills. Predator control is also a key part of the project. Collaboration is important to the project’s success with the hapū working with Taranaki Regional Council, New Plymouth District Council, Trees That Count, Rotary, schools, local businesses and Department of Conservation
If you’re old enough to remember the ‘80s, chances are you’ll recognise the words “old man’s beard must go”. More than 30 years after that David Bellamy ad, it hasn’t all gone but we haven’t given up the fight. Old man’s beard remains one of our highest priority weeds. A vine that grows up to 20m tall, it creates a thick blanket that smothers trees and can destroy native forests. In Taranaki you must control any old man’s beard on your property. There are however a couple of exceptions to this
support. Conservation Plans [PDF, 478 KB] South Taranaki and Regional Erosion Support Scheme (STRESS) [PDF, 537 KB] Control of earthflow and slump erosion [PDF, 483 KB] Poles - why plant them? [PDF, 4.1 MB] Pole planting maintenance [PDF, 2 MB] Erosion Support Funding (STRESS) Why STRESS? Studies show that compared to pasture, 90% less erosion occurs under bush/forestry plantation, 80% less under scrub cover and up to 70% less where soil conservation trees are planted. Soil conservation measures can
support. Conservation Plans [PDF, 478 KB] South Taranaki and Regional Erosion Support Scheme (STRESS) [PDF, 537 KB] Control of earthflow and slump erosion [PDF, 483 KB] Poles - why plant them? [PDF, 4.1 MB] Pole planting maintenance [PDF, 2 MB] Erosion Support Funding (STRESS) Why STRESS? Studies show that compared to pasture, 90% less erosion occurs under bush/forestry plantation, 80% less under scrub cover and up to 70% less where soil conservation trees are planted. Soil conservation measures can
also offer recommendations for alternative forms of production forestry such as manuka farming (manuka honey), or for reversion forestry on land that is unsuitable for farming. One Billion TreesThe Government's new One Billion Trees (1BT) programme, administered by Te Uru Rākau, has replaced the former Afforestation Grants Scheme (AGS). Contact the Council's Land Management Section 0800 736 222 to find out what grants are available for tree planting or what assistance can be given with your grant
poplar and willow poles. Taranaki Regional Council acknowledges the co-funding of STRESS by the MPI Hill Country Erosion Fund. Council can also assist planholders with One Billion Trees grant applications which includes forestry and reversion. Contact: Land Management Team www.trc.govt.nz/stress-erosion-scheme/ Top of page Riparian assistance
Catchment funding: Mitigate effects of freshwater consent applications by accelerating riparian plan implementation in 14 catchments.
Funding may be available
poplar and willow poles. Taranaki Regional Council acknowledges the co-funding of STRESS by the MPI Hill Country Erosion Fund. Council can also assist planholders with One Billion Trees grant applications which includes forestry and reversion. Contact: Land Management Team www.trc.govt.nz/stress-erosion-scheme/ Top of page Riparian assistance
Catchment funding: Mitigate effects of freshwater consent applications by accelerating riparian plan implementation in 14 catchments.
Funding may be available
Waitoriki School in Inglewood is passionate about connecting with their place and community. The school’s sustainable approach to learning has empowered students to take action and create positive changes in their environment with all teachers and tamariki undertaking a major planting project of 850 native trees in their school’s paddock to help regenerate the land. The new plantings, which were donated through New Plymouth District Council’s Te Korowai o Tāne grant, will offer shading and wind