Right tree, right place

Glen Tui Forest on the East Coast of the North Island is a good example of Craigmore’s forestry philosophy of ‘the right tree in the right place’. Glen Tui is a property with steep terrain and areas of highly erodible soil, which requires thorough environmental planning to protect the land and ensure production species are planted only where it is suitable.

Cyclone Gabrielle hit the East Coast in February 2023 resulting in areas of severe erosion throughout the region. Learnings from other mature forests in the region provided valuable lessons for the planting plan for Glen Tui.

Craigmore commissioned forest managers, Logic Forest Services Limited, to complete a detailed afforestation plan in collaboration with the Gisborne District Council, working through the planting plan to ensure that the highly erodible areas were retired or planned for permanent native species such as mānuka.

In addition, riparian margins on waterways are planned for permanent native species plantings and areas identified as having a sufficient natural seed source will be left to regenerate naturally.

We have an excellent opportunity to learn from land use mistakes of the past and, by planting the right tree in the right place, we can establish forests which stabilise the land and minimise environmental risk to future generations.