Northland Regional Council’s (NRC’s) poplar and willow ordering season is now open. A contestable fund is available to subsidise the planting of poplars and willows for erosion control on highly erodible grazed land.

Poplars and willows provide an effective solution to erosion. They are rapid growers and their root systems stabilise slopes, protecting vulnerable hill country. They also provide on-farm benefits, offering shade and fodder for stock during dry periods and can be planted as poles directly into pasture without losing productive paddock.

The best time of year to plant poplar and willow poles is during the winter months of June, July, and early August, but time is needed in advance for ordering, delivery and creating a site plan. Poles can be ordered through NRC from now until the end of May.

NRC’s Land Management team will be at Northland Field Days in Dargaville from 26-28 February. Meet the team on the NRC stand to find out more or contact them on 0800 002 002 or landadmin@nrc.govt.nz.

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