The clearance of a stand of old man pine trees at Port Pūponga in Golden Bay has provided a new environment for foreshore plantings of coastal grasses and rushes.
The presence of the old trees meant nothing thrived under them, but now that they’re gone, species of native sand-binding plants like spinifex and pingao, alongside coporosma, sand tussock and flax should thrive.
A group of residents has been drawn together to co-ordinate the new coast care planting programme with the guidance of our reserves team, which will help protect against coastal erosion and make it a nicer environment.