Rewilding In Action

Rewilding In Action · 2025-03-06

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The Miyawaki approach involves densely planting a comprehensive variety of eco-sourced native forest plants into enriched soil to grow plants faster. How does it compare with standard planting or natural native forest regeneration? The Dunedin City Council keen to find out! In this episode of Rewilding in Action, Maureen Howard hosts a panel discussion organised by the DCC about the Miyawaki method. Maureen’s guests on the panel are Colin Davis from Nelson Whakatu Microforest Initiative, DCC Parks Planning Manager John Brenkley, and director of Biochar NZ Ltd Dennis Enright.

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Join environmental education facilitator and communicator Dr Maureen Howard as she visits with local champions and enthusiasts in the movement to increase biodiversity by restoring natural processes and allowing nature to lead the way.

Learn about their hands-on work, and explore the thinking behind nature-led regeneration.

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