Choosing your method of restoring native forest
When restoring native forests, you can use passive or active regeneration methods – or a mix of both.
Prepare your land before planting. Consider things like weeding, fencing, and resource consents. You'll need to know about health and safety requirements for you and your contractors.
When restoring native forests, you can use passive or active regeneration methods – or a mix of both.
Land preparation is important for a successful planting operation.
Before you plant, you need to clear your land of competing vegetation like shade tolerant pest plants.
Is fencing the right choice? When you should fence, where and what types you could use.
How to plant your seeds, pros and cons of different plant containers and helpful planting videos.
Help your seedlings thrive and survive by protecting them from weeds and pests, and monitoring them.
Learn about the different types of plant guards and when to use them.
Find out what to do if you need to delay planting your site.
Land can only be registered in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) if it meets specific requirements.
Find out more about germinating and propagating native seeds.