Ecological Advice and Support for Forestry
We work with forestry companies like Wenita Forest Products and Pan Pac Forest Products to help them achieve their environmental goals, and to meet obligations under the FSC certification, and various other statutory and non-statutory frameworks.
Both of these forestry companies are long term land managers and want to protect the land and environments where their forests grow. Under the FSC, these forestry companies must set aside, protect, and manage a designated proportion of their estate for ecological conservation. Given the size of their estates, these areas can be quite extensive. We are privileged to assist in the management of these important natural areas, some of which contain unique features such as intact freshwater wetlands and habitats for rare plants, fish, and birds. Our services include the development of site-specific ecological management plans, ecological assessments and monitoring, and operational support to implement effective management interventions.
How we’ve been supporting Wenita & Pan Pac:
Covenant and FSC High Conservation Value Site Inspections for Wenita: We conduct regular inspections of their covenants, which protect diverse habitats such as bogs, fens, native forests, and areas that provide habitat for the rare Eldon’s galaxias fish. We also develop and maintain database for threatened and rare species as part of the monitoring requirements.
Bird Protection Surveys for Pan Pac: We’ve carried out surveys to locate and protect threatened bird species, including the banded dotterel, before gravel extraction activities.
Annual Reporting for Wenita: We assist Wenita in compiling their annual report to stakeholders, occasional newsletter articles and fulfilling their consent obligations.
Ecological Management Plan for Pan Pac: We developed an ecological management plan for one of Pan Pac’s High Conservation Value sites, detailing ecological outcomes, management requirements, and monitoring methods to meet FSC standards.
Wetland Assessment Tool for Pan Pac: We are currently developing a wetland assessment tool that could be used by Pan Pac environmental staff as well as ecological experts. This tool will help Pan Pac prioritise and manage wetlands on their estate.
Estate-wide Ecological Assessment for Pan Pac:We are conducting a comprehensive assessment of Pan Pac’s entire estate to identify High Conservation Value sites, ensuring proper ecological management.
Pan Pac and Whirika staff testing the Wetland Assessment Tool.
We provide a wide range of ecological advice and support to the forestry industry. Interested in collaborating? Let us know how we can assist you with your environmental and/or compliance needs.