Keen to learn about natural afforestation ?
Two options:
- Growing Native Forests
Te Uru Rakau are running two free half-day Growing Native Forests workshops in both Te Aroha and Tauranga.
Date: Friday 13th February
Time: Te Aroha morning, Tauranga afternoon (exact times TBC)
Speakers: Adam Forbes, and more speakers to be announced. - Natural Forest Regeneration Training Course
In this two-day course, led by Dr Adam Forbes, you’ll learn strategies and hands-on skills for real-world landscapes. Ideal for land stewards, council officers, mana whenua and catchment groups.
Book now for this two-day professional development opportunity designed to build your confidence in assessing regeneration potential and applying Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) strategies in real-world landscapes.
Day One – Classroom session covering ANR principles, forest succession, seed sources, exotic species roles, threats management, resilience assessment, planting strategies and monitoring techniques.
Day Two – In the field, assessing regeneration potential, barriers and management options at local sites.When: Tauranga Western Bay 9, 10 February 2026
Te Aroha 11, 12 February 2026
Fee: $500 + GST (includes course materials and tea/coffee)
Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.mkm.org.nz/native-afforestation-workshop/
