Welcome to Ecology planters NZ

Ecology planters NZ is an organisation focused on a hands on and practical approach to restoring and enhancing coastal marine environments.

We are based at the top of the South island, Christchurch and further down the East coast currently.

As systems develope we hope to be able help enhance the wider New Zealand coast lines.

Ecology planters NZ is in its developemental phase of setting up the processes, systems and infrastructure to be able to carry out the conservation initiatives.

Please reach out to partner with us to help make the vision a reality of restoring our Native fauna and flora.

 

Our primary objective is restoring New Zealand's coastal marine environments; nurturing them back into healthy, flourishing and abundant ecosystem.

Observing marine habitats with healthy fauna and flora.

Our Goals include:

- Collaborate with organisations, industry, community, Iwi and governing bodies.

- Working alongside scientists and other specialists, to carry out restoration work effectively.

- Create efficient and cost effective methods for Marine restoration which are measurable, expandable and visual.

- Create work opportunities and new revenue streams in the Conservation industry.

- Endeavor to make NZ more beautiful, pest free, thriving, with healthy and robust native ecosystems

Our vision

Creating beautiful, vibrant, safe and accessible snorkeling/diving locations. These locations plan to be close to communities for a sustainable food source and for recreation.

To restore and enhance New Zealand coastal marine environments back into flourishing, robust and healthy ecosystems.

Current Baron marine environment

Devoid of marine plant species that create habitat and food for many marine creatures.

Intended marine restoration environment

Healthy abundance of marine plant species and a balanced diversity of sea creatures.

Our practical hands on restorative work involves:

Riparian Native planting along water ways

Protecting water ways from contaminants, stabilising ground, beautification and natural habitat restoration.

 

 

Marine and fresh water Biosecurity work

Removing invasive marine species from coastal marine and fresh water environments to a depth of 10m.

These species include and are not limited to:

-Exotic Caulerpa

-Undaria (Undaria pinnatifida)

-Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii)

-The clubbed tunicate (Styela clava)

-Fresh water invasive Gold clams (Corbicula fluminea)

Green shell mussel bed establishment

Recreating habitat, filtering sediment and toxins from water, natural food source and more.

 

Kelp forest restoration

Habitat recreation, carbon syncing, oxygenation, along with creating stunningly beautiful dive sites.

 

Sea grass meadow establishment

Creates natural habitat, binds the sediment on the sea floor, breeding grounds for many fish species, large carbon syncing, Nitrogen fixing, oxygenation along with being beatiful for diving.

Establishment of other Sea weed species

Creating food sources, natural habitats, spat settling substrates for Mussels, Scallops and other species along with enhancing dive sites.

Seeding of Juvenile Paua

Restoring, boosting and restocking Paua populations.

 

Restoring Scallop populations

Providing breeding stock and releasing juvenille Scallops.

 

Oyster bed establishment

Providing breeding stock and releasing juvenille Oysters.

They help filter water in tidal locations and create food sources along with other benefits.

Creating protected breeding stock colonies of Paua

To help boost natural breeding stock of Paua in different areas.

 

Creating protected breeding pairs of large mature crayfish

To help boost natural breeding of crayfish in different areas.

 

Mangrove planting establishment

 

New Mangroves are created to secrete carbon, create habitat and protect the coast line from ocean surge

Salt marsh planting and establishment

New Salt marshlands are created to secrete carbon and create habitat for an abundance of species.

Peat wet land planting and establishment

New Peat lands are created to secrete carbon and create habitat for an abundance of species.

Contact us

Reach out to us for enquiries about our coastal restoration, enhancement, and aquaculture services.

 

Mathew B

(Project co ordinator)

0223679583

 

Email:

ecologyplantersnz@gmail.com

Location

Ecology planters NZ
New Zealand

About us

Ecology Planters NZ is dedicated to marine conservation and restorative aquaculture with a focus on practical, hands-on solutions. Located in New Zealand, our team of experts works tirelessly to restore and protect coastal ecosystems. We believe in the power of community engagement and education to drive meaningful change. Through our services, we aim to rehabilitate coastal habitats, replenish marine populations, and inspire a broader commitment to ocean stewardship. Join us in our mission to create a healthier, more sustainable marine environment for future generations.