Resources
PLANTING ADVICE
Want your plantings to thrive, not just survive? Find out the essential things you need to know before you start your planting project.
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MONITORING
For your own interest and as a reliable measure of performance it is a good idea to regularly monitor your planting site over time. Here are some simple ways you can do this.
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ECO-SOURCING
It is an essential part of Te Ara Kākāriki’s philosophy to only use eco-sourced plants and we highly recommend ensuring any seedlings you purchase and plant are eco-sourced.
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PLANT COMMUNITIES
A plant community is a collection of plant species growing together in a particular habitat. It’s important to understand what native plants will grow well together in order to establish a successful planting site.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
If you are looking for help with the cost of native restoration planting, there are several options currently available.
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PEST MANAGEMENT
Planting native trees and shrubs to bring back the fauna providing habitat for native birds, lizards and invertebrates. Unfortunately, this can also provide an enticing habitat for introduced pests.
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Have you created your own Greendot?
We are in the process of setting criteria for self-planted steppingstones to be added to the Te Ara Kākāriki Greenway. Once this is complete landowners will be able to register their restoration site and we will have signage available to purchase so your project can be recognised as part of our Greenway linking the mountains to the sea.
There are dozens of sites already out there and with your help we can start to make the physical and community connections as we join the plants and people across the plains. To apply to register your Greendot please click the button below.