Pine a promising solution to save the kiwiFriday 6 Jun 2025
Many people assume that kiwi only live in native forest. In fact, kiwi can live – and thrive – just about anywhere if there is enough food, water, shelter and protection from predators. That includes pine forest. Over the last two decades, interest and knowledge about kiwi in plantation forests have increased, along with a feeling of responsibility and a desire to protect kiwi that already live there. This interest stems in part from a growing commitment to the natural environment, needing to comply with resource consent conditions imposed by regional councils, district councils and other territorial authorities, and in part to meet sustainable forestry certification standards. Plantation forests have been proven as good habitat for kiwi. The soil is usually damp enough for kiwi to probe into, and the pine needle cover makes it easy to find food. In some areas, kiwi have naturally migrated from native forest into pine, and some plantation forests are now home to thriving populations of kiwi. All over New Zealand, collaborative efforts are in place to ensure kiwi can thrive in all habitats, including exotic plantation forests. There are approximately 1.7 million ha of plantation forests in New Zealand. This number offers a significant opportunity for kiwi conservationists to expand their work beyond the boundaries of native forests. Forestry companies already making a difference There are several examples of forestry companies that already have kiwi living in their forests, are working to make their forests safe for kiwi in the future, or are working alongside local kiwi conservation projects. More >> Source: Save the Kiwi  | ||
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