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LINKS / RESOURCES

Restoration planting guides

Tasman District Council:
https://www.tasman.govt.nz/my-region/environment/environmental-management/biodiversity/native-plant-restoration-lists/

Nelson City Council:
https://www.nelson.govt.nz/assets/Environment/Downloads/living-heritage-nelson-native-plants.pdf

DOC:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/run-a-project/restoration-advice/native-plant-restoration/local-planting-guides/ecological-restoration-in-nelson-marlborough/

Tasman Environmental Trust – restoration planting:   https://www.tet.org.nz/conservation-hub/useful-resources/

Tasman District Council – pest & weed management: 
https://www.tasman.govt.nz/my-region/environment/environmental-management/pests-and-weeds/

Farm conversion:
https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/going-back-to-native-bush-for-a-better-bottom-line/

Coastal Planting:

Sand dunes and Coast Care:   
https://www.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz

Flora and Fauna identification

NZ Plant Conservation Network: 
https://www.nzpcn.org.nz

Landcare Research – identification guides & mapping:   
https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/tools-and-resources/

Wetlands

Landcare Researchwetland restoration guide: 
https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/publications/wetland-restoration/

Wetland Trust:
https://www.wetlandtrust.org.nz/restore-wetlands/

DOC: 
https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-plants/wetland-forests/

Riparian planting

NZ Landcare Trust: 
https://www.landcare.org.nz/file/planting-and-water-systems/open

ThisNZLife – the basics:
https://thisnzlife.co.nz/8-tips-for-creating-the-perfect-riparian-zone/

DairyNZ: 
https://www.dairynz.co.nz/environment/on-farm-actions/waterways/planting-waterways/

General planting guides

Trees that Count: 
https://www.treesthatcount.co.nz/resources/regional-guides-for-planting-natives/

FENZ – plant flammability guide: 
https://fireandemergency.nz/home-and-community-fire-safety/flammability-of-plant-species/

Smarter Homes – landscaping to enhance your home:  https://www.smarterhomes.org.nz/smart-guides/siting-and-location/planting-and-landscaping/

Planting for Food

NZ Tree Crops Assn:
https://treecrops.org.nz/resources/nurseries/

You’re always welcome to browse the many books in our library!

Low flammability planting