Native Planting
Native Forest Restoration Guide
Auckland Council guide:
Native forest restoration involves the recovery of a native area (ecosystem) that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed.
This can include new plantings as well as controlling weeds, pest animals and other threats to forest habitat.
Riparian Planting Guide
Auckland Council Streamside planting guide:
A practical guide for protecting, enhancing and restoring riparian areas in the Auckland region.
“Plant me Instead!” Guide
Weedbusters Plant Me Instead Auckland booklet:
“Many of the weedy species that are invading and damaging our natural areas
are ornamental plants that have ‘jumped the fence’ from gardens and gone wild”.
“This Plant Me Instead booklet profiles the environmental weeds of greatest concern to those in your region who work and volunteer in local parks and reserves, national parks, bush remnants, wetlands and coastal areas. Suggestions are given for locally-sold non-weedy species, both native and non-native, that can be used to replace these weeds in your garden.” (Weedbusters)
Native Plant Nursery
Weekly native plant nursery volunteering opportunities with Kaipātiki Project which will give you the opportunity to learn about native propagation and nursery care. Kaipātiki Project “grows a range of native plants (90+ species!)”. These plants are used “for restoration of our local forest reserves, and to supply” to many of our community groups and “other groups and individuals doing restoration projects”.
“Community involvement and learning are crucial” to KP’s work.
Birkdale nursery (nursery & gardening volunteering):
17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale (temporary entrance between 58 & 60 Eskdale Road)
Mondays & Thursdays, 9am – 12pm.
Engine Bay community plant nursery (nursery volunteering):
Cnr. Bomb Point Drive & Mollusc Road, Hobsonville Point
Wednesdays, 9am – 12pm.
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
Link for “people interested in plant conservation with comprehensive, accessible and accurate information to support their efforts in promoting and conserving native plants.” (NZPCN)
Coastal Planting Guide
“Good vegetation cover on coastal land can help coastal ecosystems by:
– providing habitats for native birds and animals
– preventing erosion of soil and sand by wind and water
– shading out invasive weeds
– preserving the natural character of our coastal environment.
Coastal forests, clifftops, banks and dunes are some of New Zealand’s most threatened ecosystems.
Coastal forests have been reduced by over 90 per cent, and fewer than 10 per cent of New Zealand’s sand dunes remain unmodified”.
Where to buy native plants/trees?
“There are many nurseries who specialise in native plants”, many are not on this list. “You may like to call or visit the nursery to ask for more information before you purchase your plants and decide on the species. They can be a wealth of knowledge and experience in recommending the right plants for your project.” (Trees that Count)
Plant of the Month Posters:
