Planting Native Species for Local Wildlife

Tamahere is home to an increasing number of animal and bird species as pest control improves and the gullies are restored. For them to settle here permanently rather than just passing through, they need suitable food sources and safe breeding areas. Choosing native plants is essential for providing these resources and creating the right habitat, especially in gullies.

Check out these resources about planting natives in your backyard or gully property:

• Predator Free NZ: make your place more attractive to native birdlife

• Forest and Bird: native plants that attract birds

• Kiwi Backyard by Andy Ellis: tips for growing native NZ plants in your backyard

For well-priced native plants, visit these local nurseries:

• Tamahere Nursery: Run by volunteers from the Waikato Ecological Restoration Trust at 284 Airport Road. They also offer eco-sourced plants periodically. Contact Ellen Webb at GoEco for more details.

• Full Bloom Nursery: Located on Newstead Road.

• Forest Flora: Based in Ngaruawahia.

• Restore Native: On Asplin Road, Cambridge. They provide plants for larger orders (over 250) and offer help with planting and maintenance. Check out their Facebook post about our local gullies. Contact Adam for more details.

Need help with gully planting and gully pest management?

Get in touch with these highly recommended local companies Titoki Landcare - contact Adam Purcell and his helpful colleagues for more info - or Green Footprint (Clare & Tim, very knowledgeable and helpful)