We develop tools and technologies to ensure the health of our native and productive environments, for this generation and the future.

We take an ecosystem approach to ensuring resilient environmental management, including soil health, erosion and sedimentation; water quality and availability; and biodiversity conservation. To support conservation and research efforts, we maintain digital records and physical collections of indigenous, naturalised and productive species, and monitor environmental change over time.

The links below will take you to further information on the AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research, and Scion Group websites.

  • Conservation & ecology

    Protecting native flora and fauna.
    • Plant & Food Research Group
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  • Ecosystem resilience

    Understanding ecosystem functions, threats, resilience and restoration.
    • Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research Group
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  • Soil, water and climate

    Reducing negative impacts for soil and water.
    • Plant & Food Research Group
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  • Sustainable agriculture

    Ensuring pastoral agriculture is resilient and viable in a changing climate.
    • AgResearch Group
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  • Sustainable forest & land management

    Planted forests are essential for a sustainable future bioeconomy.
    • Scion Group
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