Planting – do it once, do it right | Ep. 52

Our guests on this episode are Morrinsville farmer Johan van Ras, planting professional Antony Snodgrass, and DairyNZ’s Aslan Wright-Stow, Senior Manager – Environment. 

Hear their perspectives on how to successfully undertake a planting project on the farm, including some common mistakes to avoid, tips on prep and maintenance, what we can learn from science and research, and what benefits (some unexpected) you’re likely to see.

Shownotes

Planting waterways - DairyNZ

DairyNZ Riparian Planner - DairyNZ

Native Planting Services - Koroneiki Developments

Waikato environment award winners, Johan and Kylie van Ras, hope to spur others into environmental action (linkedin.com)

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Chapters

• 1:49 Johan: planting up 4ha of 'waste area'
• 2:32 What process did Johan follow?
• 4:20 Seeking advice before he started
• 5:22 Johan shares his planting mistakes
• 6:38 Unexpected benefits
• 7:28 Antony shares key things to consider before starting a planting project
• 10:16 Biggest mistakes Antony sees farmers making
• 12:18 Maintenance tips
• 15:08 What and when to plant
• 17:54 Take your time before starting
• 18:48 Dealing to convolvulus
• 19:47 Getting the community involved
• 20:43 DairyNZ's planting guides
• 21:36 Reasons for planting
• 23:34 Aslan: what's special about riparian planting?
• 24:57 How current govt policy considers riparian management
• 26:32 More than just planting trees along a waterway?
• 28:41 Width of riparian buffers; natives vs exotics
• 32:14 Improving effectiveness of riparian management
• 34:35 Council incentives for farm planting
• 35:52 How does the Farm Enviro Plan process support riparian planting?