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Nestled against the Southern Alps and twenty-five kilometres (km) inland from the Rakaia Gorge, the region is an expanse of tussock covered terrain, alpine streams, and mountainous ranges. This area is up to 1,500 metres above sea level and has very steep country and dynamic weather patterns.
The primary project activities will be achieved through a combination of additional fencing, aerial seeding, direct drilling, and progressive introduction of species to enable forest succession.
Activities implemented will be:
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Exclude livestock from less productive areas to enable natural regeneration and seed germination.
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Seasonally leverage livestock for weed control and suppression.
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Utilisation of livestock in certain areas to assist with seed to soil contact by trampling.
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Implement pest and weed control procedures.
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Introduce additional fencing around project areas.
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Introduction of progressive species to enable forest succession.
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Use aerial seeding to enable scale.
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Use direct drilling of seeds on suitable terrain.
Land degradation is evident across Black Hill Station with varying degrees of severity. The most severe degradation is observed along the north and west facing slopes on the land adjacent to the Rakaia River where slopes of 20%-60% suffered significant damage due to severe soil erosion, minimal vegetation cover and shallow landslides which encompass about 15% of the Black Hill Station area.
The Project is a large project with potential to generate tens of millions of GHG emission reductions or removals
The Project is a large project with potential to generate tens of millions of GHG emission reductions or removals
