Million Metres Project

We set a big goal for 2017, and ended up raising enough funds with donations from our Big Yoghi jar sales to help Million Metres plant 2,143 trees along NZ’s rivers! We have a lot of respect for Million Metres and what they’re doing. Riparian (the wetlands beside rivers and streams) planting is important, keep reading to find out why.

Why the Need for Planting?

1/4 of our forests remain

Aotearoa has lost almost 3/4 of indigenous forest since the arrival of humans.

68% of ecosystems are threatened

Loss of habitat in NZ has meant that now 68% of indigenous ecosystems are threatened.

90% of lowland* areas un-swimmable

This is due to contamination, which has increased greatly due to intensified dairy farming.
*pastoral/urban

Benefits of Riparian Planting:

1
Habitats for threatened species

Creates a habitat for many threatened native bird and fish species.

2
Helps to filter pollutants

Loss of habitat in NZ has meant that now 68% of indigenous ecosystems are threatened.

4
Helps to prevent erosion and flooding

Stabilises stream banks from erosion and reduces flooding effects by acting as a sponge.

Thanks for helping us make a difference! If you want to get even more involved by volunteering with the tree planting, Million Metres would love to hear from you. Email: info@millionmetres.org.nz