A New Zealand guide to growing our native tall tree species
Information about growing 15 iconic tall trees, including kauri, rimu and tōtara.
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Bay of Plenty regional fact sheet
Regional forestry data for the Bay of Plenty region in New Zealand. -
Bringing back the kai trees
Roger and hapū are working together to bring back the wellbeing to their land in Whangaroa Harbour. -
Calendar for native seed collecting – trees
Find the best time of year and what to look for when collecting native seeds for trees and shrubs. -
Canterbury/West Coast regional fact sheet
Regional forestry data for the Canterbury and West Coast regions in New Zealand. -
Carbon calculator
Work out how much carbon your planted native forest is storing over time with Tane's Tree Trust. -
Collecting and propagating seeds
Information from the Department of Conservation about ecosourcing, and how to collect and grow seeds. -
Eat My Carbon
Eat My Carbon connects landowners with volunteers who want to help plant trees. -
Establishing native corridors in commercial forestry
Environment Canterbury talk about their work protecting native vegetation on the commercial forestry sites they manage. -
Establishment planting and maintenance guides for native trees
Establishment, growth and management guides for native trees. -
Fire risk management for rural land managers
Assess wildfire risk on rural properties and use our template to make a risk management plan. -
Hawke’s Bay regional fact sheet
Regional forestry data for the Hawke's Bay region in New Zealand. -
How climate change will affect planted forests
Scion's poster shows projections of how climate change will impact our forests. -
How tōtara can drive value and growth in Northland
The Tōtara Industry Pilot report showed opportunities for tōtara-based economic growth in Northland. -
Improving resilience of planted native woody seedlings to drought — Fact sheet
Five steps for planting success when dealing with tough sites and conditions. -
Integrating forestry into your land management system — Fact sheet
Learn about agroforestry and the benefits of planting in different locations on your land. -
Land management options after wind fallen trees or a slip
Options and land management practices to alleviate future slips and erosion on your land. -
Managing delays in production and planting of native seedlings due to COVID-19 lockdowns — Fact sheet
Industry survey results on the effect lockdowns had on forestry planting. -
Marlborough regional fact sheet
Regional forestry data for the Marlborough region in New Zealand. -
Native forest reversion and the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
A guide to native forest reversion and the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). -
Native plant nursery pest and disease field guide
A field guide to help native plant nurseries identify and manage insect pests and diseases. -
Nelson Tasman regional fact sheet
Regional forestry data for the Nelson Tasman region in New Zealand. -
Northland regional fact sheet
Forestry and wood processing industry data for Te Tai Tokerau/Northland, New Zealand. -
Pest animal control for forests
A practical guide on identifying and managing pest animals when establishing a forest. -
Plant propagation forms for nurseries
Forms to help nurseries propagate plants and record their findings. -
Planting and managing native species
Handbook on planting and managing native tree species. -
Planting native trees to encourage beneficial insects on your farm
Horticultural farm LeaderBrand has planted native trees on its land to attract beneficial insects. -
Planting the land to restore the health of te taiao
Te Rūnanga o Koukourarata is restoring the health of te taiao by planting trees across its takiwā. -
Portable sawmilling — Fact sheet
An overview of portable sawmilling, including the benefits and estimates of costs for machinery. -
Preparing land for planting native trees — Guide
A guide on getting your land ready to plant native trees. -
Putting a value on the benefits of planted forests — Fact sheet
What value do forests provide? And how much does it cost to establish a forest? -
Regenerating native bush for future generations
Anna and Nick talk about their experience of restoring their land with native trees. -
Restoring coastal landscape to create an eco sanctuary
The Halo Project is restoring wetlands, protecting coastal habitats, and supporting native biodiversity in Dunedin. -
Seed islands vs seed orchards – Fact sheet
Information on how seed islands and seed orchards support native forest regeneration. -
Soil moisture and native seedling survival – Fact sheet
How will our native tree species cope with moisture stress? -
Southern North Island regional fact sheet
Regional forestry data for the Southern North Island region in New Zealand. -
Southland and Otago regional fact sheet
A snapshot of the state of the forestry and wood processing industries in Southland and Otago. -
Speciality timbers
End use, grades and a marketplace for speciality timbers like macrocarpa, cypress, redwood and cedar. -
Species selection tool
An online tool to narrow down the list of species suitable for growing on your land. -
Successful forest restoration
Watch a video of a successful forest restoration project in Te Mata Park. -
Tairāwhiti regional fact sheet
Forestry and wood processing industry data for Tairāwhiti/Gisborne, New Zealand. -
Transitioning exotic plantations to native forest
A report about what is known about transitioning exotic plantations to native forest. -
Using nurse crops — Fact sheet
Learn about nurse crops and how they can help you grow trees. -
Using nutrient-rich wastes in plant nurseries, forestry and native plantings — Fact sheet
Using nutrient-rich wastes in plant nurseries, forestry and native plantings fact sheet -
Waikato regional fact sheet
Regional forestry data for the Waikato region in New Zealand. -
When the land is well, the people are well
Pā Rōpata McGowan on why restoring our native forests is essential for the health of the land. -
Wider benefits of planted forests — Fact sheet
The wider benefits of planted forests and the value of the ecosystem services they provide.