Te whakatō tupu hei whakarākei i te kanorau-koiora taketake
Planting to enhance native biodiversity
Planting appropriate and locally sourced native plants is great for biodiversity and the environment.
Whether you are planting in your own urban backyard or working on an ecosystem restoration project, you can plant to enhance native biodiversity.
Before planting, you should:
- create a plan
- select ecosourced plants, that naturally occur in the region and are suited to the environmental conditions
- consider fencing and pest control options
- check for wāhi tapu (sacred places) and other cultural heritage sites
- prepare the site to give you plants the best chance of surviving.
Once established, make sure sites have adequate protection from human traffic, grazing stock, pest animals and re-invading pest plants.
Discover our new guide Te Haumanu Taiao.
Check out our Guide to enhancing backyard biodiversity.
Get guidance on restoration planning.
For controlling pest plants before you plant natives, see Pest plants and management.
For controlling animal pest browsers in your planting area, see Pest animals and management
