In February 2020, 1500 indigenous trees were planted in a forest patch that neighbours Auckland State Forest. Last week, the team at Wild Bird Trust, started the process of monitoring the planted seedlings – this presents a baseline of the status of the trees and the vegetation cover directly after planting as a reference for plant growth and development over time.

Once completed they will monitor again at 6, 12 and 24 months. So far the trees are looking very happy and healthy!

Photos by: L. Morais