Whakatō i tētahi ngahere māori Plant a native forest

Kimihia he aha ngā kaupae hei whakatō i tētahi ngahere māori. Mai i te aromatawai i tō whenua me te whakarite i tō wāhi, ki te rapu pihinga me te tiaki i ō rākau, kimihia ngā pārongo whaitake hei āwhina i a koe ki te waihanga i tētahi ngahere māori e tipu matomato ana. 

Find out the steps involved in planting a native forest. From assessing your land and preparing your site to sourcing seedlings and looking after your trees, find practical information to help you create a thriving forest.

Planning

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Benefits and values of forests

Understand the economic and environmental benefits of forestry in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Choosing your method of restoring native forest

When restoring native forests, you can use passive or active regeneration methods – or a mix of both.
Native forest reversion

Te whakahokinga ki te ngahere māori me te Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Native forest reversion and the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)

A guide to native forest reversion and the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

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  • Carbon
  • Native forests

Seedlings and species selection

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Choose the right tree for your site

Select the best commercial or native tree species for your land. Compare soil type, rainfall, frost risk and timber markets.
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Collecting and propagating seeds

Information from the Department of Conservation about ecosourcing, and how to collect and grow seeds.

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  • Native forests
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Native seed catalogue

Technical information about germinating and propagating native seeds.
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A New Zealand guide to growing our native tall tree species

Information about growing 15 iconic tall trees, including kauri, rimu and tōtara.

  • Guide
  • Native forests
  • Species

Planting

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Looking after native seedlings before planting

Learn how to care for native seedlings and keep them healthy until planting day.
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Planting tree seedlings

How to plant your seeds, pros and cons of different plant containers, and helpful planting videos.
Looking after native seedlings

Caring for native seedlings after planting

Help your seedlings thrive and survive by protecting them from weeds and pests, and monitoring them.
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Plant guards

Learn about the different types of plant guards, and how and when to use them on your site.
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Land preparation

Preparing land for planting native trees — Guide

A guide on getting your land ready to plant native trees.

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  • Native forests

Fencing your site

Part of land preparation for planting trees is getting fences set up. Find out what to consider when fencing your site.

Tools and machinery to clear vegetation

Options to clear your land of competing vegetation using tools and machines.
Find out more about preparing your land

Managing your forest

Te tāmi kararehe kīrearea mō ngā ngahere Pest animal control for forests

A practical guide on identifying and managing pest animals when establishing a forest.

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  • Exotic forest
  • Native forests
  • Pests and diseases

Manage weather damage to your forest

These tips can help you protect your forest from frost, wind, snow and drought.

Fire risks in your forest

Find out what you can do to minimise wildfire risk, and protect your forest from fire damage.

Te whakahaere tūraru ahi mō ngā kaiwhakahaere whenua i tuawhenua Fire risk management for rural land managers

Assess wildfire risk on rural properties and use our template to make a risk management plan.

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  • Exotic forest
  • Native forests
  • Land use

Stories from people planting native forests

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Ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tāngata When the land is well, the people are well

Pā Rōpata McGowan on why restoring our native forests is essential for the health of the land.

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  • Native forests
  • Land use
Regenerating native bush for future generations

Regenerating native bush for future generations

Anna and Nick talk about their experience of restoring their land with native trees.

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  • Native forests
Planting the land to restore the health of te taiao

Planting the land to restore the health of te taiao

Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata is restoring the health of te taiao by planting trees across its takiwā.

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  • Native forests
  • Land use
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Restoring coastal landscape to create an eco sanctuary

The Halo Project is restoring wetlands, protecting coastal habitats, and supporting native biodiversity in Dunedin.

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  • Native forests
Stories from the community
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