Our toolbox is where you will find restoration tools and information created by the Wairau Nature Network team or recorded from our workshops, webinars. Many of these restoration and conservation resources are tailored to Wairau, with reference to our landscape both native and modified, climate and native species.
These tools can also be found in the resources page where we also curate guides, techniques and information on best practice for restoration from across the web.
One of the easiest ways to make a real difference is working with your neighbours to connect patches of habitat, creating corridors for kererū, tūī, wētā, and other native species. But how do you go about engaging with your neighbours?
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 from our recent FireSmart webinar on planting green firebreaks.
Yesterday marked a milestone for the Wairau Nature Network with the public launch of our new mapping app: https://wairaunaturenetwork.maphq.co.nz/ This tool is designed to help us understand what native vegetation remains in the Wairau, where the gaps are, and how we can reconnect ecosystems through targeted restoration.
This guidance document and template can help community groups and individuals develop a health and safety plan for activities using volunteers.
Use of water crystals to increase plant survival in dry areas
To help make your working bee safe, enjoyable, and productive, here are some key things to consider.
These tips will help you understand what funders are really asking for and put together a strong application.
This webinar will give you practical guidance on selecting plants and designing landscapes that are both ecologically beneficial and fire-resilient.