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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.

Hosting a working bee

Volunteers

Hosting a working bee

Working bees are a win–win: you get valuable work done on your land, while participants enjoy a meaningful day outdoors, learning, connecting with others, and contributing to environmental care. To help make your working bee safe, enjoyable, and productive, here are some key things to consider

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Tips and tricks for writing strong funding applications

Funding

Tips and tricks for writing strong funding applications

Many funders use similar language in their criteria. These tips will help you pick out the key words and understand what funders are really asking for.

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Riparian Management Guide

Planting Guide

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.

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Revegetation planting template

Planting Guide

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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Vinecology: pairing wine with nature

Planting Guide

Vinecology: pairing wine with nature

Introducing “Vinecology”—integrating ecological principles into viticulture to support both sustainable wine production and native biodiversity conservation.

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Flammability of native plant species

Planting Guide

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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Using water crystals

Planting Guide

Tools

Using water crystals

Use of water crystals to increase plant survival in dry areas

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Native Forest Restoration

Planting Guide

Native Forest Restoration

native forest restoration guide

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Managing Riparian Zones

Planting Guide

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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South Marlborough Planting and Restoration Guide

Planting Guide

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

Planting Guide

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

Planting Guide

Riparian Planting Guide

Step-by-step instructions for the planning and implementing riparian restoration along streams and rivers.

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