Cassie’s Farm - Establishing native forest from scratch

Tāne's Tree Trust

Cassie’s Farm is a 220-acre drystock farm in Waikato. It focuses on restoring the land by planting native trees, protecting streams, and creating a healthy ecosystem. Since 2007, around 70,000 trees have been planted to help combat biodiversity loss and enhance the environment.

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