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Explore forestry options. Develop a plan that works for your whenua and your goals.
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Income beyond timber
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Pests, diseases and weeds
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Collecting and propagating seeds
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Collecting and propagating seeds
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Native forests
Last updated:
14 September 2026
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The Department of Conservation has information on ecosourcing, including:
the principles for a restoration project
where, when and how to collect and grow native seeds.
Collecting and propagating seeds: Ecosourcing – Department of
Conservation
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