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Resource Tag: planting
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Riparian buffer design
NIWA’s Riparian Buffers resource explains how vegetated strips of native grasses, shrubs, and trees between farmland and waterways act as natural filters—slowing runoff, trapping sediment, and reducing nitrogen and phosphorus entering water systems
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Managing Riparian Zones
A practical, science-based instructions for planning and implementing riparian management schemes, specifically for New Zealand’s modified and agricultural landscapes
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Planting green firebreaks to reduce wildfire
Fire season reminds us why smart planning in restoration matters. Green firebreaks are an amazing tool. While reducing wildfire risk, protecting forest remnants and infrastructure, they also enhance biodiversity and restoration timeframes. Watch this short extract (10 mins) from our FireSmart webinar on planting green firebreaks.
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Revegetation planting template
Discover our comprehensive revegetation plan template and guide, crafted to support land managers in developing effective, site-specific restoration plans.
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South Marlborough Planting and Restoration Guide
A comprehensive framework for planning and implementing native planting and ecosystem restoration
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North Marlborough Planting and Restoration Guide
A comprehensive framework for planning and implementing native planting and ecosystem restoration
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Riparian Planting Guide
Step-by-step instructions for the planning and implementing riparian restoration along streams and rivers.
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Timata Method
A low density, economical planting method designed in New Zealand to restore land back to native forest.
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Riparian Management Guide
Practical guide to support farmers, landowners, and catchment groups by outlining clear steps for fencing, planting, and maintaining riparian buffer zones to improve water quality and ecosystem health.