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Honda TreeFund – Canterbury School Allocation
Support notes
Vision
To provide support and funding to Canterbury schools and their communities
who wish to protect, restore and enhance their local biodiversity.
Purpose
Environment Canterbury and the Honda TreeFund provide funding, practical support and
advice to Canterbury schools to help them protect and enhance their local biodiversity.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
1. Funding Outcomes and priorities Funding Outcome - Caring for place
The funding is allocated under four Outcome areas. Each For projects that improve or restore particular biodiversity
Outcome has identified priorities. This means projects fitting locations streams, wetlands, ecological areas, significant
these priorities are more likely to be funded. If your project falls landscapes, public spaces and built environments.
outside of the priorities but fits one of the Funding Outcomes Priorities -
you are still eligible to apply.
1. Regionally and nationally depleted ecosystems including
Funding Outcome - Access, choice and opportunity wetlands, dunes, coastal forests and areas where less
than 20% indigenous cover remains as described in
For projects that build the capacity and provide opportunities
the New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy and Canterbury
for people to improve and care for the region’s biodiversity.
Biodiversity Strategy.
This includes education, skills development, and taking action,
awareness raising, and health and fitness related to caring for 2. Projects contributing to ecological corridors and
local biodiversity. connections.
Priority - Education for Sustainability (environmental
education) projects. This means projects that link action 2. Who can apply?
with learning. • Primary and Secondary Schools, and early childhood
centres within the Environment Canterbury boundaries.
Funding Outcome - Caring for people • To be eligible for funding the project has to be consistent
For projects that build community, cultural identity, knowledge with the vision and purpose and fit at least one of the
and a sense of belonging. This includes heritage values, cultural funding outcomes.
knowledge, equal opportunities and healthy lifestyles focused
• The project must not be profit making.
on connecting people with the region’s biodiversity.
Priority - Kaitiakitanga projects. This means projects 3. What you can apply for
that relate to the exercise of guardianship by the tangata • The maximum funding you can apply for is $1,000.00.
whenua of an area in accordance with tikanga Maori in
• Funding for native plants, ideally ecologically sourced.
relation to natural and physical resources, and includes the
ethic of stewardship. It does not fund:
• Funds can only be used for plant costs. Other costs
such as plant protectors, fertiliser, tools etc are not
eligible under the Honda TreeFund.
• Planting required as part of resource consent conditions
or mitigation requirements.
Please note: You can apply for and receive funding at any
time between July 1st and June 30th of each year.
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• Projects that are part of a current or future subdivision Technical advice is available from the Environment Canterbury
consent application. Biodiversity Officers and applicants are encouraged to discuss
their project with an appropriate council officer when preparing
• Work that requires a building or resource consent,
their application.
archaeological authority or other statutory consent or
permit, unless these have been issued at the time of
the application and evidence to this effect is provided. 6. Native plants
All plants used in funded projects must be pure native species.
• Projects that may lead to a conflict of interest for The fund does not fund garden cultivars or hybrids. To help
council as a consent authority. you identify pure native plants at a nursery, look at the label.
• Purchases made before funding is granted. Pure native plants always have a two -part Latin name e.g.
Phormium tenax (New Zealand flax). Cultivated native plant
• Projects already completed. varieties may have Latin species names attached to English
• Projects (or sites) that involve an activity that is illegal names like “Phormium golden sunrise”.
or not in accordance with Environment Canterbury’s Once you know your site characteristics advice on appropriate
rules, policies or best practice. species for your site can be sought from native plant nurseries
• Projects that are the core business of council or other (an up-to-date list can be found at www.ecan.govt.nz, search
agencies. for native plant nurseries); or by consulting plant lists in the
following Environment Canterbury booklets ‘Living Streams
• Supervisors for volunteers.
Handbook Part 3; Wetland planting guide’; ’Shelter and nature
• Volunteer labour. conservation in Canterbury’. All are available electronically
• Projects resulting in personal or commercial financial from www.ecan.govt.nz, then search for the title.
reward. Applicants may not apply to fund their own For further advice please contact Customer Services,
time or services. Environment Canterbury on 0800 324 636 to talk to one of our
• Environment Canterbury projects. Biodiversity Officers.
• The same project twice or projects that are continuing • All plants must be appropriate for the soil, aspect,
– except where there are different project stages. exposure and topography of the site.
• All plants must be eco-sourced.
4. General funding requirements • A plant list is required to be submitted with your
• Environment Canterbury will pay the grant to you as
application.
a lump sum payment prior to the commencement of
the project. Successful applicants must retain receipts
or copies of receipts as proof of purchase of items
7. Riparian projects
In addition to the above, if the site is riparian (on the banks of
used for the project and make these available to the
a permanent or ephemeral stream, lake, wetland, grassland
Education for Sustainability Team Leader.
channels or other water body) further guidelines are as follows:
• If the location of the project is on land which falls
When planting along a stream or in a wetland it is important to
under the responsibility of another body, such as
know what zone you are planting in. This information is shown
the Department of Conservation (DOC), that body
in the ‘Living Streams Handbook Part 3’ and the ‘Wetland
must also contribute towards, and demonstrate their
planting guide’ available from Environment Canterbury’s
support for the project.
website. It is important to understand both the low and flood
• Written permission is needed from any landowner(s) flows of the stream, and the summer and winter water table in
whose land is part of the project. a wetland. If the stream is part of an Environment Canterbury
or district council rating district then you will need to discuss
5. Site details your planting with them to ensure they can still access the
If the project is on public land (e.g. DOC) then the landowner stream for flood & drainage management.
must make a contribution towards the project. This support
The width of the riparian planting strip will depend on the
can be in the form of labour, materials, advice etc, and must
topography of the land. On flat land, or an area with only a
be detailed in the application costings table. You are required
small catchment above, a buffer of 2-5 m will provide filtering
to supply a letter of support from the landowner if the project,
and shade to the stream. On steeper land where the buffer
or part of the project, is not on your own land. The letter of
will be filtering a lot of run-off a wider buffer may be needed.
support for the project must include contact details of the
Further advice on this can be sought from Environment
landowner, details of how they are contributing towards the
Canterbury’s Biodiversity Officers by contacting Customer
project, details of who is going to look after the project in the
Services, Environment Canterbury on 0800 324 636.
long-term, and details of any covenants.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Filling out the application form 3. Application assessment criteria
You can download an application form online, visit www. All applications will be assessed and scored against the
ecan.govt.nz/biodiversity When sending in your completed following criteria:
application form ensure you include all requested attachments
Environmental impact and benefit
(site map, quotes, photos, letter of support, etc). Please make
sure you complete the application form in full as failure to • The type of biodiversity impact and benefit the project
provide all of the necessary information may result in funding will produce.
not being allocated to you. • The extent to which the proposal directly promotes
Complete the checklist at the end of the application form to enhances or protects local biodiversity involved.
make sure you have included all of the necessary information • The extent to which the project impacts on the
and met all the special conditions. efficiency of land, water and/or energy usage.
• Preference will be given to projects whose sole purpose
2. Additional information (compulsory) is not just beautification.
• Written quotes - You are required to supply evidence
of the costs you are applying for. This could be a copy Feasibility and likelihood of success
of an advertisement featuring the price of the product • The project is practical and feasible.
you are requesting funding for or a quote from a local
• The project is likely to be successfully completed,
nursery. You need to submit only one quote. Verbal
based on the activities and time frames listed in the
quotes are not accepted.
application.
Project Management Plan
Community involvement and participation
- Site map – provide a clear site map showing
• The extent of community involvement in leading the
where your project will take place and ensure you
project.
mark out property and project boundaries.
• The extent of community participation in the project.
- Plant list – you are required to supply a species
list. This list will be reviewed by Environment Community awareness raising and education
Canterbury and form part of your contract if your • The extent to which the project is likely to raise
application is successful. community awareness, understanding of biodiversity
- Ongoing care of the site and who would be and practices.
responsible for this. • The extent of a community education component.
• Before photos – provide “before photos” of your The proposal reflects good practice
project location. • The extent to which the project reflects good practice.
• Landowner permission – you are required to supply a • The ability of the project to develop and trial new and/
letter of support from the landowner if the project, or or proven methods.
part of the project, is not on your own land.
Long term benefits
• The extent to which the project has a long term (rather
than short term) benefit.
Recognising Maori perspectives
• The extent to which the project values and celebrates
Te Ao Maori perspectives (Maori world view, culture
and values).
It is not necessary for your project to meet all the assessment
criteria. Projects that do not involve community, for example,
will still be considered favourably where there are significant
biodiversity benefits.
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4. Deadline 8. Sending in your application
All applications must be received by June 30th of each year. When applying online please make sure you complete your
application and attach all supporting information. Once
5. Applicant’s contribution you have submitted your application you will receive an
To receive funding, your school is expected to be actively acknowledgement email. If you cannot attach all supporting
involved in the project and make a significant contribution. information please post in attachments making sure you
Environment Canterbury and the Honda TreeFund can name all correspondence. If you cannot apply online please
contribute up to 50% of the total project or programme complete the hard copy application form and post to:
cost completed in one year. You must be able to provide the Postal:
remainder of the cost including your time, cash, other funding, Education for Sustainability Team Leader
or contributions such as voluntary labour or donated materials. Environment Canterbury
It is important to clearly identify your contribution in the costing PO Box 345
section of the application form. As part of your contribution to Christchurch
the project, you can claim donated labour at a rate of $15 per
hour and $25 per hour for professional assistance. You can also Note: We cannot accept incomplete or faxed applications.
include administration time at $15 per hour for collating the Please do not bind your application.
application and sourcing maps and quotes. Please note the
fund will not fund any additional volunteer labour. This forms 9. What happens once you have sent in
part of your contribution only. your application form?
• The Education for Sustainability Team Leader will
6. Grant uplifting and reporting acknowledge receipt of all applications.
requirements • An education officer will contact you to discuss your
• If you are successful we will notify you. You will need project and will visit you.
to send us a bank deposit slip and we will send you a
cheque. • Your application will be assessed and scored against
the “application assessment criteria” detailed above.
• Funding must be uplifted by June 30th of each year.
Any funds not uplifted by this date will be returned • Environment Canterbury will allocate the funding
to the funding pool and reallocated. From the date of on acceptance of your application and signing of a
uplifting, you have two years to spend your funding. memorandum of Understanding between the school
and Environment Canterbury
• Upon completion of the project a brief report (including
photos and receipts of costs) must be provided to • You will be advised in writing of the result within one
Environment Canterbury. month of receiving your application.
• Environment Canterbury audits all successful funding • If you are successful, you will need to accept an
recipients. This will include a site visit. Please ensure agreement outlining terms and conditions before any
you have receipts of project expenditure available. funding is released. Your application will form part of
the contract.
7. Characteristics of a successful • On receiving the signed agreement, you will receive
application funding applied for (up to $1000,00). Please retain all
• A clear description of the project and the activities receipts.
proposed. • Once you have completed your project you will need to
• A well prepared project management plan. send in a brief report with photos on a form that will be
sent out to you.
• A realistic timeline over which the project would be
completed. 10. Help is available
• An outline of the probable maintenance requirements If you require further information, contact the Environment
and who would be responsible for these. Canterbury Education for Sustainability Team
• A realistic costing for the project. Phone: 0800 324 636
Email: education@ecan.govt.nz
To talk to one of our Biodiversity Officers, please contact
Customer Services, Environment Canterbury on 0800 324 636.
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SITE AND PLANTING ADVICE
1. Native plants reptiles, stabilise soil, enhance water quality and provide a
Environment Canterbury is an advocate for the preservation, sense of place and New Zealand identity. As such, the fund
protection and enhancement of Canterbury’s unique supports restoration projects which use appropriate, native,
biodiversity. Native plants increase biodiversity, provide ecosourced plant species. Please check “ecosourcing native
homes and food for a variety of native birds, insects and plants” on page 2.
Spring planting is generally preferred as winter frosts can be hard on plants that have not had time to fully establish after autumn
plantings. Early autumn plantings (especially where there is good moisture available) can be used for frost tolerant plants.
FOR SPRING PLANTINGS
A number of native plants are frost-sensitive so their establishment should be delayed until spring (September-October) and
watering may be required during dry periods to ensure establishment.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 & Beyond
O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D
Pre-plant spray
Planting
Weeding
FOR AUTUMN PLANTING
This is designed for autumn planting of frost-tolerant plants only. Autumn planting should allow frost-tolerant plants to establish
better root systems before dry weather, reducing the need for watering over the summer months.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 & Beyond
O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D
Pre-plant spray
Planting
Weeding
It is good to be aware when planning your project that newly planted sites will require follow-up maintenance. It is likely that for
the first 2-3 years after planting, until canopy cover is achieved, weed species will continue to invade newly planted areas because
of existing light gaps. To minimise post planting weed treatment, it is best to control weeds as long as is possible before planting.
In general, weed spraying in revegetation areas should commence at least 3 months before planting. Following planting, ongoing
weed control by careful spot spraying, may be necessary. Where possible retain dead weed matter around the plants as this will
help retain moisture during dry periods and help deter Pukeko from grubbing in the freshly exposed soil.
For information on how to control pest plants at your planting site contact Customer Services, Environment Canterbury to talk to
one of our Biodiversity officers.
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2. Ecosourcing native plants • Canterbury nurseries usually sell plants for restoration
Ecosourced native plants are plants which have been grown projects in root trainers or RX90s grades. Discuss the
from seed collected from local, natural populations. The local appropriate grade for your project with your nursery.
origin of these plants means that they are well adapted to the The things to consider are cost (larger plants cost
local climate and soils and have a greater chance of survival. more), the weediness of your site (in very weedy sites
larger plants may have a better chance of survival),
Growing plants from your local area also means you are the amount of maintenance you will be doing (larger
preserving and enhancing the local genetic character. Many plants generally require less maintenance); use of plant
Canterbury nurseries are able to provide ecosourced native guards (if you are using plant guards smaller grade
plants upon request. Ensure you discuss this requirement with plants are often the better choice); very wet sites (root
them when developing your planting list and getting quotes. trainer grades are usually suitable).
3. Plant selection, planning and planting • You may like to plant with a slow release fertiliser tablet.
When drawing up a plant species list for your project, obtaining The fertiliser should be placed in the hole and covered
quotes and purchasing plants, you will need to consider the with approximately 25mm of soil before placing the
following: plant in the hole. This is to prevent root burn to the
plant.
• Physical characteristics of the site (soil, climate,
hydrology, exposure to wind, frost, sunlight, and salt • You should seek to achieve a survival rate of 85% to
spray), and how these characteristics will influence successfully form a canopy cover.
what plants will grow and where they should be placed. • Planting of both sides of streams is necessary to
• Spacing between each plant, e.g. 1m spacing. achieve the best environmental outcome. However this
may not always be possible if the stream acts as the
• Obtaining appropriate sized plants that will cope with property boundary or if access is required to the stream
local conditions for drainage management. If the stream is a property
• The number and types of plants you will need. boundary you may like to approach your neighbour to
see if they are interested in fencing their stream and
• Spring planting (late Sep-Oct) is generally preferred that they can apply for help to do this through the fund.
as winter frosts can be hard on plants that have not If access is required for drainage management discuss
had time to fully establish after autumn plantings. your planting plans with Environment Canterbury or the
Early autumn plantings (especially where there is local district council. If possible, plant on the northern
good moisture available) can be used for frost-tolerant or western bank of the waterway as this gives the most
plants. Ongoing maintenance including weed/pest benefit by providing shade over the water but ensuring
control, replacement plantings etc. one bank open for access.
• Provision of food for native birds, insects and lizards. • Because of the inevitable re-infestation of weeds and
Consider what plants will attract native wildlife. bearing in mind the difficulty of subsequent re-spraying
• A planting density of 1m between centres is after planting, it is suggested that either an inorganic
recommended for most colonising species, although mulch (such as old carpet or weedmat cut to 50cm –
for larger and more robust colonising species and 60cm sized squares) and/or plant guards (plastic or
forest diversity species (e.g. flax, manuka, kohuhu, netting sleeves) be added at planting. Weedmat will
ribbonwood) 1.5 m centres is acceptable. If planting help reduce weed growth and competition for water.
rush and sedge species or wetland species, or if Netting and plastic plant guards also protect the plants
planting unstable surfaces (e.g. eroding stream banks from browsing by rabbits, hares or possums. The
and steep inclines) this should be reduced to 0.5 - plastic plant guards also give some protection to the
0.7m centres. Planting close together will encourage young plants from sprays, making post-planting weed
a faster canopy closure that will shade out grass and control easier. Although an added cost up front they
weeds and provide protection for the plants. It may can reduce the amount of maintenance required and
seem costly in the beginning but it will save time and greatly increase plant survival and growth rates, saving
money on planting maintenance. money in the long term.
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SITE MAP EXAMPLE
Usually the easiest place to begin planning your planting is by creating a site map. On a hand drawn
map, an aerial photograph or site plan identify important features and areas such as:
• Project and/or property boundaries
• Any site features such as streams, wetlands, existing vegetation
• Planting area(s)
• Different habitat types/planting zones, especially important for riparian and wetland projects
(this can also be done on a photograph which looks along the stream)
• Project stages (if the project is large it is a good idea to break it down into manageable stages)
You can then use this plan to help determine the types and numbers of species that you will need to
plant to complete your project.
Some examples are given below.
Plant lists
You are required to supply a species list. This list will be
reviewed by Environment Canterbury and form part of your
contract if your application is successful.
Once you know the different planting zones, and the length/
area of each zone at your site you can use this information to
help you choose appropriate species and how many of each
species you need to plant. Some examples of plants lists are
given below, but do not just copy these, you need to check
that the species you are choosing are right for your site.
Advice on appropriate species for your site can be sought
from native plant nurseries (an up-to-date list can be found
at www.ecan.govt.nz, search for native plant nurseries);
or by consulting plant lists in the following Environment
Canterbury booklets (all are available electronically from
www.ecan.govt.nz, then search for the title) – Living Streams
Handbook Part 3; Wetland planting guide; Shelter and nature
conservation in Canterbury. Further advice can be sought
from Environment Canterbury Biodiversity Officers.
An example plan view of planting. As long as each species is within
the correct zone, plants do not need to be precisely placed, and
variation can lead to a more visually attractive end result.
Everything is connected4 Zone Plant type Lower Bank: Mix of Carex Grass Upper Bank: Toitoi Grass Flax Flax Mingimingi Shrub Koromiko Small tree Karamu Small tree Cabbage Tree Tree Ribbonwood Tree Lemonwood Tree Lacebark Tree Kowhai Tree Everything is connected
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