Resources
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Controlling weeds in riparian margins
This practical guide offers landowners and restoration teams essential strategies for weed control along stream banks, with key emphasis on protecting nearby waterways from spray drift and chemical runoff.
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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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Using water crystals
Planting in dry conditions or facing a summer drought? Adding water crystals to your planting hole is an easy and cost-effective way to help get your newly established restoration zone through the next summer dry.
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Weedbusters
The Weedbusters website provides practical resources—including a weed‑identification A–Z, control methods for different plant types, disposal advice, and ways to get involved locally—designed to support grassroots weed‑busting efforts across urban, rural, and natural areas.
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101 tips to avoid costly mistakes
Wayne O’Keefe back to share crucial insights and practical tips on the planning, planting and protection phases of reforestation: understanding your site’s specific conditions and weed pressures is crucial before planting begins, and why selecting the right species in the right place with the right protection makes all the difference long-term.
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Predator control on farms, rural and bush areas
Guidance on large-scale predator control for farmers, rural landowners and forest managers
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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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North Marlborough Planting and Restoration Guide
A comprehensive framework for planning and implementing native planting and ecosystem restoration
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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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Flammability of native plant species
Low flammability native planting guide for selecting lower-flammability vegetation around homes and at-risk properties.
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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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Carex plantings along board drains
This guide offers practical advice on successfully establishing native sedge (Carex) species in wetland and riparian areas.