Hamilton has an extensive network of gullies feeding into the Waikato River. Once regarded as waste areas or just convenient storm water channels, they are now valued as slices of nature in their own right and local communities are helping to restore them... more
Kauri forms is a unique part of the Upper North Island forest but these majestic trees are now under threat from a soil transmitted disease. A few simple precautions can help reduce the spread... more
We believe good communication is an important part of our work; whether it takes place with a group of farmers in a milking shed, community volunteers at the margin of a peat lake, or a wider group of people via our website... more
NZ Landcare Trust has developed a national landcare resource aimed at helping farmers, landowners and community groups to tackle sustainable land management issues. It contains examples of practical case studies... more
NZ Landcare Trust Regional Coordinator Alastair Cole has been busy engaging with groups and communities in the Manawatu/Whanganui region. His aim is to identify potential projects that could make a contribution to increasing the overall health of the Manawatu River... more
NZ LandcareTrust has recently published a report entitled 'Review of the Starborough Flaxbourne Soil Conservation Group Project', a timely opportunity to reflect on the factors that contributed to the overall success of this project... more
Registration is now open for 'Landcare in Action: National Landcare and Catchment Management Conference 2012'. We are offering an early bird discount until 1 January 2012... more