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