Measure Land Suitability
Use our interactive map to select your property and get precise GPS coordinates for professional land assessment
🗺️ Interactive Map Tools
📍 How to Select Land Areas:
- Pan: Click and drag to move around
- Zoom: Use scroll wheel or +/- buttons
- Polygon: Click points, double-click to finish
- Rectangle: Click and drag diagonally
- Circle: Click center, drag radius
- Edit/Delete: Use tools in top-right corner
What Makes Land Suitable?
Slope & Topography
Steep slopes (15-35°) are ideal for native forest as they're often unsuitable for agriculture and benefit from erosion control.
Drainage & Water
Well-drained areas are preferred, though some native species thrive in wetter conditions. Proximity to waterways adds conservation value.
Soil Quality
Native trees can improve poor soils over time. Areas with erosion risk or low fertility are often perfect candidates.
Location & Access
Areas need vehicle access for planting equipment. Proximity to existing native vegetation creates wildlife corridors.
Native Species for Different Conditions
Kahikatea
New Zealand's tallest native tree, excellent for wet soils and floodplains.
Swamp Maire
Hardy tree perfect for poorly drained soils and wet areas.
Cabbage Tree
Fast-growing pioneer species that tolerates wet conditions.
Kanuka
Pioneer species excellent for dry, exposed sites and erosion control.
Kowhai
Beautiful flowering tree that thrives on dry slopes and poor soils.
Matagouri
Hardy shrub perfect for dry, windy conditions and erosion control.
Pohutukawa
Iconic coastal tree that tolerates salt spray and windy conditions.
Karaka
Large coastal tree excellent for shelter and bird habitat.
Taupata
Low-growing coastal shrub perfect for exposed coastal sites.
Manuka
Fast-growing pioneer that quickly establishes ground cover and habitat.
Wattle
Nitrogen-fixing tree that rapidly improves soil quality.
Tree Fern
Quick-establishing understory that creates immediate forest feel.
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