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• Central Government links
• Other useful links
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Open Space^TM magazine

Check out the QEII Open Space magazine, July 2008 (PDF 3.5MB)

Download July 2008 articles:

Restoring degraded gullies in Hamilton

Stemming the decline in beech mistletoes

Find out more about Open Space magazine ....

Next issue: Late November 2008

Restoration Techniques

DIY bush vitality assessment kit:

A guide for assessing and managing native bush remnants in the landscape.

Plant nurseries:

The NZ Ecological Restoration Network hosts an alphabetical list of native plant nurseries throughout New Zealand that eco-source.

Planting tips:

The New Zealand Ecological Restoration Network lists information and planting tips about native plants.

QEII National Trust Southland:

Our tireless Southland rep Gay Munro's website. This site introduces you to some Southland covenants, local community projects and events, and tips for weed control and revegetation.

Southland Community Nursery:

Chris and Brian Rance have established what they call a "Community Nursery" at their 10-acre property at Otatara. They provide facilities and materials (potting mix, pots etc) to help people to grow native plants and restore local areas.

Tiromoana Bush Restoration Project:

As part of establishing the Kate Valley Landfill, Transwaste Canterbury has protected 410ha under a QEII covenant. See the overall vision of what the site might be like in 300 years time.