Why should you plant for your local ecosystem?
Planting native species suited to your region’s ecoregion supports biodiversity, strengthens ecosystems, and reflects local identity.
Because these plants are adapted to the local climate and soils, they thrive naturally — building healthier, more resilient landscapes.
Biodiversity and our taonga species are a defining characteristic of New Zealand.
Aotearoa’s long isolation from other land masses has resulted in a rich tapestry of flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth. However, this unique hotspot of biodiversity is under threat from habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change (Department of Conservation, 2020).
New Zealand is at risk of losing thousands of native species — a loss that would deeply diminish our ecosystems and sense of place.