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Resources

Welcome to the resources page. We have collated a range of websites, documents, tools and videos that are helpful for restorations projects large and small.

Willow and Alder Guidelines

Weed Control

Tools

Willow and Alder Guidelines

The guidelines offer comprehensive guidance for managing willow and alder species—whether planting for erosion control or removing invasive stands—in wetlands, riparian zones, and farmland contexts

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Pest plants and biosecurity

Weed Control

Pest plants and biosecurity

NZ Landcare Trust’s biosecurity hub collates practical resources—covering invasive plant, pest, and disease management—designed to support farmers, community groups, and landowners in identifying and tackling ecological threats.

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Controlling weeds in riparian margins

Weed Control

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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Weedbusters

Weed Control

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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Timata Method

Planting Guide

Weed Control

Timata Method

A low density, economical planting method designed in New Zealand to restore land back to native forest.

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