Restoring nature in Te Taitokerau

Restoring nature in Te Taitokerau

Climate Adaptation Te Tai Tokerau

This page from Climate Adaptation Te Tai Tokerau sets out why restoring natural areas matters for climate adaptation, from flood mitigation and drought protection to habitat and carbon storage.

It points readers to Northland Regional Council for land, water and air guidance, plus specialist organisations working on coastal and wetland restoration, so anyone keen to start has somewhere to go next.

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    A guide to restoring New Zealand's freshwater wetlands with practical tips and beautiful images.

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    Fiona Carswell talks about how natural forest regeneration on marginal hill country can improve your farm's resilience.

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