On a crisp spring day, seven dedicated members of the Tasman Bay Guardians returned to Beuke’s Bush to complete a very special mission, replanting part of the native forest lost in the devastating flooding earlier this year.
Over 720 native trees were planted along a 2km stretch of the bush, helping to restore the area where many original plantings had been washed away or buried in silt. The effort was part of the final planting for the Restoring the Moutere project, funded through the One Billion Trees programme and coordinated locally by the Tasman Environmental Trust.
We were fortunate to receive absolutely stunning trees from Titoki Nursery, healthy, hardy natives that were a joy to plant and will play a key role in the ecological recovery of this area.
This planting also marks the final delivery of trees from the One Billion Trees contract, a milestone that brings both a sense of achievement and renewed commitment to the mahi ahead.
🌱 Plant guards were generously funded by The Nature Conservancy and the Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance, helping ensure the young trees are protected as they establish.
Plant Guard NZ supplied the guards (check them out at plantguards.nz).
Our crew of seven spent the day transporting all the trees, guards, and (heavy) equipment along a damaged track which was no small task, but incredibly rewarding to see the new planting taking shape in a place that was hit hard by flooding.
A big thank you to all the partners and supporters who made this possible:
- @Moutere Catchment Group
- @Tasman Environmental Trust
- @Titoki Nursery
- @The Nature Conservancy
- @Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance
- @Plant Guard NZ
- @Tasman Bay Guardians
Beuke’s Bush is bouncing back, thanks to stunning trees, strong partnerships, and some good old-fashioned hard work.
Want to Volunteer OR Need help on a property?
Flood recovery has left many restoration sites across Tasman in need of care. If you’d like to VOLUNTEER and lend a hand at a working bee, or if you (or group) have a planting site that’s been damaged and is in NEED of SUPPORT, we’d love to hear from you. Email Rosalie at [email protected]
Look forward to mucking in!