Native plant restoration lists | Tasman District Council

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If you're a landowner who wants to restore the original ecosystem or to plant with native species that are best suited to your site, this is a good place to start. Good advice is also available from local nurseries specialising in native plants which can provide seedlings grown from locally-sourced seed.

Planting lists by area

You can view the planting lists by area, or use the interactive map below.The map shows different geographical areas in Tasman District.

Top Tip: Zoom in

The web map below has lots of areas and links to specific documents. Try zoom in or use the buttons in the top left to navigate to the area you want.

Then you can select a shaded region to access the planting list for that particular area.

You can also open the map in a new window

About these lists

The planting lists describe the native plants that once grew on various sites, along with other useful information. Each list has plants grouped in four categories:

Trees (from 5m upwards);
Shrubs (from 1m upwards);
Climbers;
Grasses, sedges, rushes and ground cover.

Each plant has its botanical name, Māori name and/or common name, its requirements for shelter, site and climate, and the sort of food (if any) it provides for birds and insects. They are sorted in alphabetical order by their botanical name.

At the start of each list is a brief description of its locality, topography, soils and geology, climate, coastal influence, original vegetation and degree of human modification.

There is also a key to assist landowners in selecting the species that best suit their site. It covers the preference of individual species for sunlight/shade, dry/wet soil, and frost tolerance. It also indicates the maximum height, useful information for those planting close to houses, boundaries, or overhead wires. There is also information on its value as a source of food for birds and insects.