Southland Ecological Restoration Network

Southland Ecological Restoration Network

A Network of Southland Community Conservation Projects

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Welcome to SERN

May • OLGs Bushy Point, Otatara

Find a project

Do you want to learn more about ecological restoration projects in Southland? Would you like to volunteer assistance on a Southland project? Use the map to the right to find a project, or check out the larger map in the Project Directory.

Project Directory

Southland Ecological Restoration Network (SERN) is a network of Southland people “bringing back the natives”. The aim is to promote the restoration of native ecological sites in Southland.

This website features a number of local restoration projects, with contact information and photos for each project. There is also at least one field day a year to bring people involved in restoration together, to encourage and share knowledge and also celebrate all the good work going on around Southland.

SERN openly invites volunteers to approach restoration project contacts if they wish to lend a hand.

Latest News

Friends of Kew Bush workday and interpretation board unveiling

Another good turnout and job done on 15 March at Kew Bush. Followed by unveiling of the new heritage interpretation board on the history of the hospital and site - and Friends of… Read more

Upcoming Events

Currently there are no upcoming events, but please check back often.

View past events

Arbour Day 2007 - Weedbusters and Scouting Te Anau.

Manapouri Weed Busters

Edge of the flaxland

Castle Downs (Dipton) Wetlands

The track entrance off Ruru Avenue, with a wooden sign carved by Roger Sutton noting QEII National Trust protection.

Bowmans Bush, Otatara

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