Kōrero: Native plants and animals – overview

Native replanting

Native replanting

This section of the Heathcote River in Christchurch has been planted with native tussock sedges, which now line the river edge. Vegetation overhanging the banks provides cover for native fish, and allows ducks and ducklings to hide from predators.

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Photograph by Christina Troup

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Bob Brockie, 'Native plants and animals – overview - Alpine, wetland and coastal plants', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/photograph/10621/native-replanting (accessed 23 April 2024)

He kōrero nā Bob Brockie, i tāngia i te 24 Sep 2007