Archives For Canterbury

Rakitata River revival: restoring a river’s natural character and mauri

Department of Conservation —  05/09/2023 — 2 Comments

An ambitious programme to revive the Rakitata (Rangitata) River is seeking public input on a strategy to restore the mauri (life force) of the river.

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In Freshwater, Canterbury, Climate change, Sustainability, Uncategorized, Volunteers, Wetlands , , ,
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Te Ara Kākāriki: Creating a green corridor across the Canterbury Plains

Department of Conservation —  20/06/2023 — Leave a comment

Te Ara Kākāriki is on a mission to increase biodiversity throughout Canterbury by creating a corridor of native plants. Jobs For Nature funding has helped them get one step closer to bringing birdsong back to the Canterbury Plains.

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Volunteers add value to the Mt Somers experience

Department of Conservation —  09/12/2020

Mt Somers Conservation Area in the foothills of the Southern Alps features sub-alpine tussock lands, rugged bush, historic coalmines, impressive volcanic formations, and deep canyons.

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In Canterbury, Volunteers
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