Planting Native Trees – First Steps in Our NZ Forest Restoration

🌱 Welcome to our native forest restoration journey. In this 6‑minute video we take you on the ground‑level experience of planting the first 8 native trees on our former pine‑plantation hillside in New Zealand. From digging in dense soil to handling red flax, cabbage trees (Tī kōuka), and a Kahikatea seedling, we show the hands‑on reality of starting small with the few first plants. What you’ll see: • Real‑time reflections on the challenges and small wins that keep us moving forward. • A quick intro to syntropic agriculture: using nitrogen‑fixing broom and gorse to enrich the soil after we plant. • The first steps toward our ambitious goal of 44 000 native plants across the land. Like what you see? Hit the 👍 button, drop a comment with your favorite NZ native plant, and subscribe for weekly updates on our rewilding adventure. ———————————————————— WHAT WE DO We’re restoring a native New Zealand forest on former pine plantation land. Join our regeneration journey as we learn how to bring degraded land back to life through native reforestation and ecological restoration. We also share practical tips on growing food, with a focus on native plant propagation and edible & medicinal plants, plus hands-on DIY projects for sustainable, resilient living. Whether you’re in New Zealand or watching from abroad, discover real-world techniques to care for land, build resilience, and regenerate ecosystems. Subscribe to watch the forest grow. ———————————————————— DISCLAIMER Always POSITIVELY identify the plants you will work with and plan to eat. Everything we share in our videos serves purely as inspiration, not as instruction. Seek out professional (medical) advice when necessary.