Ngā Kairauhī Papa | Forever protected
The Remarkables Station National Trust Ltd (RSNTL) is partnering with Queenstown Airport to restore the native forest ecosystem on a 100-hectare site along the base of Kawarau/Remarkables mountain range within the Remarkables Station property.
The spread of invasive sycamore trees is the biggest weed threat present on the station. Sycamore trees outcompete native flora (they are almost as detrimental as wilding pines), making it harder for the native species to become established.
Removing invasive sycamore trees and other weed species is the first and vital step to the process of forest regeneration. Controlling weeds and eventually removing stock from the site will give the native plants the best possible chance to regenerate naturally.
The Queenstown Airport Regeneration Project will aim to:
The Queenstown Airport Regeneration Project will not only support natural regeneration on the Remarkables Station but will benefit the wider landscape by stopping the spread of sycamores in the surrounding area, including neighbouring Department of Conservation land.
The Kawarau/Remarkables mountain range is a special part of the Queenstown landscape – a visible and significant landmark for the region. Supporting biodiversity and natural regeneration through this project will benefit generations to come.
Queenstown Airport has partnered with RSNTL to ensure the long-term success of the project. Queenstown Airport has committed to contribute $25,000 a year alongside in-kind support.
You can read more about Queenstown Airport’s sustainability goals on their website.