Southland Ecological Restoration Network

Southland Ecological Restoration Network

A Network of Southland Community Conservation Projects

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Welcome to SERN

June • Rakatu Wetlands

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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

MA project on eco-sourcing seeking feedback

Sharing on behalf of Kate Bonné, a Master's student at the University of Otago: If you’re at all involved in sourcing seed, purchasing seedlings, growing native plants, or making… Read more

Upcoming Events

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

View past events

2005 - Spraying to reduce gorse and grass competition before planting begins. Note use of marker dye makes it easy to see where you've been.

Phillips St Reserve, Invercargill

Rances restoration area and kahikatea forest behind.

Bushy Point, Rances, Otatara

Malcolm MacKenzie with plants ready to go in to sprayed off ground.

Goble's Gully, Riverton

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