Rewilding In Action

Self-sown kanuka is restoring the biggest area of diverse native forest on Ōtepoti Dunedin’s Otago Peninsula. How does kanuka get established? Why is its growth and canopy so effective? How is kanuka helping tītīpounamu rifleman, our tiniest endemic bird? This is the second episode in a two part series about natural regeneration of native forest on Peter Cooke and Anna Moore’s property at Hereweka. In this episode I’m with my guests Peter Cooke and his long time friend Shanta McPherson to discuss the merits of kanuka-led regeneration. This episode is sponsored by the Otago Peninsula Trust. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

For this inaugural episode of Rewilding in Action I travelled to Hereweka on the Otago Peninsula to hear the Rewilding Story of my guests Peter Cooke and Anna Moore. Replacing land infested by blackberry, diverse native forest has returned naturally through self-sown kanuka, a native tree species. By letting nature lead and giving it a hand only when it was needed, Peter and Anna saved their 200+ year old rimu trees. Together with their neighbours, they now share the largest area of native forest on the Peninsula. Thanks to the Otago Peninsula Trust for sponsoring this episode. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

Join environmental educator and facilitator 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. Follow the podcast and more on the Rewilding in Action Facebook page