Planting natives on erodible hillsides

The largest remedial projectinnewzealand to plant trees is now moving on to farms to help prevent hillsides eroding further. By Steve Mcmillan.

Steep land with bare dirt or signs of active movement and erosion is being prioritised for treament.

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Aotearoa’s largest harbour restoration project, the Kaipara Moana Remediation (KMR) programme, is now partnering with landowners to reduce erosion by planting natives on hillsides. During the first 18 months of operation, KMR co-funding has largely...

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