David is a restoration ecologist covering a range of ecosystems including coastal sand dunes, riparian areas, shrublands and forests focusing on the planting and management of native plants. He is Senior Scientist and Director of Environmental Restoration Ltd and has over 40 years of experience in restoration to meet multiple purposes from enhancing indigenous biodiversity and management of cultural resources, to sustainable production potential of planted native forests. He is founding trustee of both the Coastal Restoration Trust of New Zealand and Tane’s Tree Trust, and is Science and Technical Advisor for Trees That Count of The Project Crimson Trust.
Coastal Restoration Trust Projects
David will provide an update about the Trust’s current projects including the Tūhaitara Coastal Park project and the first of a ‘How to’ series of videos. This first video is centered on the Kapiti Coast.