Biodiversity & Restoration

Working to regenerate and enhance Aotearoa’s unique ecosystems, ensuring their health, resilience, and ability to thrive for future generations.

Aotearoa’s landscapes and ecosystems are unique, and face increasing pressure. At Whirika, we restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity, regenerate nature, and build resilient landscapes. We create practical pathways for ecosystems and communities to flourish for years to come.

We believe that people are not separate from nature; they rely on it for survival, and are essential to its restoration. Our approach brings together kaitiaki, businesses, government, landowners, NGOs, and communities to develop solutions that protect biodiversity while supporting the people who depend on it.

Our team combines deep ecological expertise with practical tools - like GIS mapping, ecological assessments, and project management. We ensure a collaborative approach, informed by cultural values.

Biodiversity & Restoration Services

Ecosystem & Species Protection

Providing strategic support to protect native ecosystems and endangered species, ensuring biodiversity resilience through tailored conservation efforts.
Ecological Survey, Monitoring, & Management

Comprehensive surveys and ongoing monitoring of flora and fauna to inform effective management strategies.
Ecological Effects Assessments & Management Planning

Assessment of the ecological impacts of proposed projects and development of management plans that ensure good outcomes for natural habitats and species.
Restoration Planning, Management, and Implementation

End-to-end solutions for ecological restoration, from initial planning and site assessment to active management and project execution.
Reserve Management Planning

Development of management plans for nature reserves, including iconic sites like Hereweka Harbour Cone, Katiki Point, and Tītī Islands, balancing ecological needs with people’s aspirations.
Native Afforestation

Design and implementation of large-scale native forest restoration projects, using native species to restore ecosystems sequester carbon across Aotearoa.
Transitionary Forestry

Guiding the transition from commercial forestry to native forest, supporting land managers in creating sustainable, biodiverse landscapes.
Biodiversity Offsetting

Design and implementation of biodiversity offsetting programs that ensure no net loss of ecological values.
Forest Carbon Sequestration

Design and implementation of native carbon projects under New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (NZ ETS) and the International Voluntary Carbon Market (IVCM) to generate verified carbon credits.
Nature Based Solutions

Design and implementation of nature-based solutions, such as wetland restoration and floodplain planting, to improve climate resilience and safeguard land and water in the face of environmental challenges.
Biosecurity Planning & Advisory

Biosecurity advice and management plans to control pests and weeds, protecting native ecosystems from invasive species.
Predator Free 2050

Support and delivery of initiatives to achieve a predator-free Aotearoa by 2050. Developing and supporting large-scale predator control projects and facilitating collaborative community efforts.
Incorporation of Mātauranga Māori & Cultural Use

Incorporation of Mātauranga Māori into biodiversity and restoration work, respecting and integrating indigenous knowledge, values, and cultural practices in specific ecological enhancement efforts.
Advancement of Conservation Management Techniques & Technologies

Application of GIS and statistical methods to optimise predator control, prioritise species and places for conservation efforts, and develop novel management regimes for threatened ecosystems.