Growing native forests workshop – Rissington

Join us for a free workshop on growing native forests.

The workshop is designed to inspire and guide landowners, community members, and nature enthusiasts. Native forests support biodiversity, improve water quality, and help fight climate change by sequestering carbon.

Event details

Date: Friday 7 November 2025

Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location: Omatua riverside accommodation and events, Hawke's Bay

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What you'll learn about

• Establishing native species and assisted native reversion – Dr Adam Forbes, Forbes Ecology
• The post cyclone potential of native species for erosion control – Warwick Hesketh, Hawke's Bay Regional Council
• The application of the ETS to native vegetation – Danielle Castle, Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service

This workshop is hosted by Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service to support sustainable native afforestation efforts.