Community Seminar - Trees in Productive Landscapes
21/11/2018 11:01am
Come along to a community evening seminar on tree planting to protect our soil resources.
What: Info Evening on Farm Forestry for Productive Landscapes
Where: Wakapuaka Community Hall (460 State Highway 6, Main Road)
When: 29 November 7.30 to 9.30 – Supper provided
Awareness of the importance of protecting our soil resources is growing, and tree planting is part of the solution. With the current Government's focus on planting a billion trees, and the possible funding opportunities available, planting the right tree for the right purpose is even more important.
If you are interested in finding out more about what you can achieve through tree planting on your own land, come along to this informative evening to hear from experts. There will also be good opportunities to talk to landowners about their own experiences of farm forestry
Speakers (schedule subject to change):
Dean Satchell, Sustainable Forest Solutions - Alternative plantation forest species including suitability for farm forestry.
Jane Gosden - Nelmac Ecologist - Jane will talk about native forest restoration frameworks.
Dr Annette Litherland, New Zealand Landcare Trust - Annette is the regional coordinator for New Zealand Landcare Trust and will discuss the potential for carbon forestry in the Nelson – Tasman Region.
Robert Appleton, Appleton’s Tree Nursery - Robert will discuss the suitability of exotic species for erosion management, and for supporting land restoration goals.
