“The NZ Government is interested in exploring partnerships to improve the incentives for native planting. Assuming planting from 2027, the Government thinks there could be plantings of indigenous trees of 5,000ha in 2027 and 7,500ha from 2028 and exotic planting of 10,000ha from 2027.”
RRA operates a purpose-designed business model inspired by the Timata Method in Hawkes Bay, focused on planting native forests on marginal lands in approximately 1,000-hectare lots. Projects are initiated on a rolling, incremental basis, ensuring seamless transition from one completed project to the next. The scope is supported by a robust network of investors eager to back afforestation efforts across the motu.
RRA identifies prime locations for indigenous plant afforestation and establishes a specialised unit land ownership structure, such as a site company, to streamline investments. The programme efficiently covers nursery costs, property infrastructure, the planting programme, and ongoing maintenance, setting the foundation for sustainable growth.
This scalable reforestation enterprise delivers a fully integrated onsite native plant ecosystem, poised for replication across multiple locations throughout New Zealand.
RRA’s specialist advisory group of financial, environmental, ecological, operational, and management experts are dedicated to fully developing this initiative and ensuring its successful outcome.