Growing native forests workshop – Westport

18 Jun 2026

Sergeants Hill Hall, 41 Caledonian Road, Westport 7892

Free event

Susan Moore-Lavo

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Join us for a workshop to inspire and guide landowners, community members, and enthusiasts to grow native forests.

Native forests support biodiversity, improve water quality, and help fight climate change by sequestering carbon. Come along and be inspired to grow native forests. This workshop gives you the essentials for success.

Date: 18 June 2026

Time: 5.30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Sergeants Hill Hall

What you'll learn about:

Economic and environmental benefits of planting native trees
Main native species for the region
Controlling feral animals for forests and farms
Growing native forests 101

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

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Te mārama ki te ahungahere Understanding forestry

Whakamaheretia tō ngahere Plan your forest

Whakatōngia, whakatipuria Plant and grow

Te tiaki me te tope Care and harvest

Te mārama ki te ahungahere Understanding forestry

Whakamaheretia tō ngahere Plan your forest

Whakatōngia, whakatipuria Plant and grow

Te tiaki me te tope Care and harvest

Ngā rauemi me ngā māramatanga Resources and insights

Growing native forests workshop – Westport

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