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Planning
“Knowing what you want to achieve gives you the best measure of success”
Effective Planting Projects need…
Planning(P)
- Site Analysis – size, soil, climate, gradient, seasonal extremes
- What do you want to achieve? – beautification, privacy, function such as erosion control, biodiversity, water filtering, shelter
- Plant species choice and plant lay-out – work with a landscape designer, revegetation specialist, ask local council, Native Garden Nursery, neighbours
- Budget & resources available – funding, own budget, community groups, Trees That Count
- Ordering plants – Native Garden Nursery
- Online resources
www.coastalrestorationtrust.org.nz/resources/planting-calculator/
http://www.gdc.govt.nz/streamside-planting/
www.treesthatcount.co.nz
Logistics(L)
- Timing – organising what you need ahead of time
- Site preparation – pre-plant spot spray, weed clearance, fencing, stock removal
- Labour & planting – liaise with nursery on pick up schedule
- See Planting Information
Aftercare(A)
- Weeds
- Pests
- See Planting Information
(P) Planning, (L) Logistics, (A) Aftercare