Hillwood Stream Restoration

Embedded Ecology was engaged by the local community to help with a stream restoration project in North Nelson. Hillwood Stream has a catchment area of approximately 220 ha and includes significant ecological value with large Pūkatea, Kāhikatea, Tāwa, Mātai, Tītoki, Rīmu and Nīkau palm upstream. Within the stream, Kōura, Tuna and Kōaro are all present and are frequently spotted. This project involved coming up with a methodology to manage a well establushed weed burden comprising of Old man's beard, Convoluvuls, Blackberry and Gorse. Focus was given to Old man's beard and Convolvuls as key species to minimise. On the Sunday the 29th of July 2025, a community planting was arranged for the community to undertake the planting in the cleared areas. 

This project received funding from Nelson City Council to prepare the site for planting, plants, canes and plant guards. We can help you find funding to get your project off the ground - get in touch to discuss.