An inspiring community initiative with a bold mission – to establish a thriving forest corridor connecting Moutere Inlet with Waimea Estuary.
Extending along the picturesque coastal highway linking Tasman and Mapua wetlands, this project creates and connects indigenous habitats; a pathway for migrating birds, insects and people.
Te Mamaku is creating a legacy to deliver environmental and social connections for the local community. And this ambitious project has received praise from government agencies, iwi, and community organisations and mainstream TV (“Good Sorts”, One News). https://vimeo.com/1032909590?share=copy#t=0
When SH60 was re-configured between Mapua and Motueka, the abandoned crown land was overrun by wilding pines, gorse, and blackberries. Incredibly, over the last three years, this community-led project has transformed it into abundant native plantings – with a vision to increase biodiversity and enhance the Dicker Ridge community walking and cycling track.
They’ve planted 25,000 trees on 5.9 hectares, with another 3.5 hectares cleared and mulched, ready for planting another 16,000 trees. And it’s all been made possible by community volunteers with support from contractors and generous funders.
You can get involved by donating, or become one of their amazing volunteers! Simply email: [email protected]
Every $10 donation plants a tree, and all donations (large or small) are hugely appreciated! https://www.tet.org.nz/get-involved/donate/ and select Te Mamaku Native Corridor from the dropdown menu.
