http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.restorenative.co.nz en-us Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:19:45 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/post/164668/five-questions-you-should-ask-when-youre-planning-a-native-planting-project/ A successful native planting project starts well before the first tree goes in the ground.At Restore Native, one of the biggest mistakes we see is people rushing into planting without properly considering the long-term outcomes, the site conditions, or the maintenance required afterwards.The reality is good planning usually determines whether a project thrives or struggles.Start With The End Result In MindOne of the first things to think about is what you actually want the project to become over... Mon, 18 May 2026 12:21:04 +1200 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/#post164668 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/post/164397/how-drone-mapping-improves-native-planting-accuracy/ “How is flying a drone over my property actually going to make my planting project better?” It’s a fair question.At Restore Native, it’s not about using drones for the sake of it - it’s about improving accuracy, planning, and ultimately getting better results on the ground.Moving beyond “near enough”Traditionally, planting areas have been measured using tools like Google Earth or rough estimates. That often leads toInaccurate area calculationsIncorrect plant numbersInconsistent spa... Fri, 08 May 2026 15:03:03 +1200 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/#post164397 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/post/164382/three-common-planting-mistakes-how-to-avoid-them/ Getting plants in the ground is one thing - getting them to actually thrive is another.At Restore Native, we see the same few mistakes time and time again. The good news is they’re easy to avoid once you know what to look for.Here are three of the most common planting mistakes and how to get it right from the start.1. Choosing the wrong plant for the wrong placeThis is the biggest one. Different species are suited to very different environments, and if you get this wrong, you’re setting your... Fri, 08 May 2026 12:38:43 +1200 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/#post164382 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/post/159453/toetoe-vs-pampas-how-to-tell-the-difference/ These two grasses are often confused, but they behave very differently on the land. Getting it right matters not just for today, but for the future of your property.... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:22:16 +1300 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/#post159453 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/post/158296/environmental-benefit-lots-ebls/ If you’ve heard someone mention an “EBL” and thought that sounds like council jargon, you’re not alone.So let’s strip it right back.An Environmental Benefit Lot (EBL) is an entitlement to subdivide, awarded by council in return for providing an environmental benefit to the district.That’s the core of it. And it’s why most people start looking at EBLs for commercial and strategic reasons, with environmental work forming the pathway to get there.In this article, we look at EBLs at a ... Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:59:28 +1300 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/#post158296 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/post/155070/from-pioneer-to-canopy-the-role-of-enrichment-planting/ Out on the farm, the early colonisers — mānuka, kānuka, akeake, kōhūhū (Pittosporum tenuifolium), and their hardy friends — are the unsung heroes of restoration.These tough natives thrive where few others can, taking on wind, frost, and open paddocks to create the shelter every young forest needs to get started.But as every forest grows, those pioneers are just the beginning.Why enrichment planting mattersOnce the fast-growing species have done their job, it’s time to introduce the ne... Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:38:00 +1300 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/#post155070 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/post/154076/from-planning-to-planting-setting-your-project-up-for-success/ At Restore Native, planting trees is only part of the story. The real success of a project comes from the groundwork — the thinking, planning, and care that happens before and after planting day.We’re helping farmers and landowners look beyond this season — using drone mapping, detailed site plans, and long-term strategies that set projects up to thrive for the next five to ten years.See the bigger picture with drone mappingDrone mapping gives a clear, high-level view of your property, hel... Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:02:15 +1300 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/#post154076 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/post/152298/after-planting-comes-parenting-caring-for-your-young-native-forest/ You’ve done the hard yards: planned your project, prepped the site, and planted your young trees. Seeing them in the ground is a satisfying milestone - but planting is only the beginning.Think of your new forest as being in the toddler stage. Just like toddlers, young trees need extra care, protection, and attention before they can stand strong on their own. Without it, even the best-planned project can falter.Why releasing matters:One of the most important steps in establishing a native fores... Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:43:55 +1200 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/#post152298 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/post/150021/restoring-wetlands-natures-own-water-filter/ Wetlands are some of the most important ecosystems on the planet — and here at Restore Native, we’re passionate about helping landowners bring them back to life.Wetlands can be a powerful tool in the regenerative toolbox. They slow the flow of water, trap sediment, filter nutrients, and provide essential habitat for native species. In short, they’re nature’s own water filter — and restoring them benefits the entire landscape.Wetlands act like nature’s filter, slowing stormwater flow,... Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:12:13 +1200 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/#post150021 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/post/140972/precision-growing-air-seeder-technology/ At Restore Native, we believe that innovation is key to growing the best native trees while keeping production costs down. That’s why we’ve invested in cutting-edge technology, like our air seeder, which helps us sow seeds more efficiently and with greater accuracy.The Power of Air Seeder TechnologyWhen it comes to growing healthy native trees, precision is essential. After collecting and dressing our seeds, we bring them to our air seeder machine. This technology allows us to sow seeds with... Sun, 27 Jul 2025 09:58:00 +1200 http://www.restorenative.co.nz/blog/#post140972