Citizen science

Volunteers replanting a riparian strip by a stream, New Zealand.

We are becoming more aware of our native forests and the valuable ecosystem services they provide. As a result, thousands of people regularly volunteer to help with restoration and other citizen science projects.

The following resources explore the science that underpins restoration.

Restoration
Riparian restoration
Planting stream edges
Te whakatō otaota ki ngā tapa kōawa
River islands
Bringing back the birdsong

The following resources highlight some of the citizen science projects on the Hub.

Community conservation and a community nursery
Mānuka – a natural weedkiller?
Students help restore mauri to the Oruarangi Stream
Can we make New Zealand pest-free? – introduction

Related activities

Environmental thinking and planning with ecosystem-based management (EBM)

Image: Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research

Rights: Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research

Published: 14 March 2019,Updated: 14 March 2019Size: 325.23 KB

Referencing Hub media

Citizen science

Explore related content

Article

Citizen scientists

Article

Putting citizens at the heart of conservation science

Article

Tāwhaki – ecosystems restoration and aerospace opportunities

Email us