RIPARIANSIDEKICK

INTRODUCING R+M RIPARIAN SIDEKICKR + M Riparian Sidekicks are on an epic mission to save time, headaches, money and New Zealand’s precious ecosystems by providing a comprehensive and customised plan to farmers for managing and implementing their farm’s riparian scheme from start to flourish.

You choose your level of involvement in the process of your farm’s riparian scheme, and your Riparian Sidekick will take care of the rest. Better still, pay for your Riparian Sidekick service at a fixed price monthly if you wish. Too easy!

THE RIPARIAN SIDEKICK TEAM

R + M Riparian Sidekicks are comprised of a strong, experienced and knowledgeable team working closely together to provide an efficient and professional service for your project:

Rough & Milne Landscape ArchitectsYour first point of contact –we’ll come to you to survey your farm, discuss options, and put together a personalised plan that works for your farm.

We’ll co-ordinate with the rest of the team and manage the project from start to finish to ensure it runs smoothly!

Southern Woods NurseryOur specialist nursery, experts in eco-sourcing trees and shrubs, and growing on plants in large numbers to suit your requirements. Natural Habitats Our dedicated landscape contractors, ready to fulfil your preparation, planting and maintenance needs.

Environmental Consultants Our expert environmental consultants will provide specialist knowledge on stream health and remediation to ensure the best possible strategies for your project.

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GREENING OUR WATERWAYS

Everyone BenefitsEveryone benefits when we undertake Good Riparian Management. Riparian planting is extremely useful for improving water quality and enhancing freshwater biodiversity through:

• Reducing erosion & sedimentation• Filtering phosphorus & contaminants• Buffers the impact of flooding• Creates cool shaded habitat and food for native species

In addition, there are are also many significant benefits for your farm:

• Reduced maintenance costs over time • Reduced time worrying about audits and regulators• Personal satisfaction of doing the right thing for your whanau/family and future generations

Our Riparian Sidekicks will even provide you with your own unique QR Code so that your customers can follow your environmental journey!

INTENSIVE FARMING REGULATIONS

Land & Water Regional Plan In Canterbury intensive farming requires a Land Use consent to operate, which includes a Farm Management Plan and the application of industry agreed Good Management Practices to minimise any site specific environmental risks.

Sustainable Dairying: Water AccordTo help our farmers reach their environmental goals, Dairy NZ has put together an initiative called the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord with set goals for pledged farmers to reach, including to have:

• Riparian Planting Plans by 2020 • Implementation of these plans by 2030

For many this will represent a significant investment of both time and money, so it’s important to get it right.

This is where Riparian Sidekick can make it simple for you...

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

Make it easyYou get to stick to what you do best while your Sidekick ensures your riparian scheme is a success. Your Sidekick will manage the whole project for you from woa to grow, working with our trusted team of consultants, nurseries and contractors.

Get it right (the first time) As your riparian expert, you can trust your Sidekick will be ensuring best practice methodologies are used for selecting plants, putting them in the ground and getting them to grow.

Your Sidekick can even offer a guaranteed 90% survival rate for your plants!

Save you moneyBecause we specialise in riparian projects, our team can use the economies of scale to keep your costs to a minimum. Get your neighbour on board too and it may be even cheaper!

Offer a fixed price serviceUnlike other consultants who invoice based on their exact time spent on the job, you will receive an all inclusive fixed price for your Riparian Sidekick service and you can decide how you wish to pay!

Stay involvedUntil your plantings can take care of themselves, your Sidekick will monitor growth and manage maintenance and replacement programmes.

THE RIPARIAN SIDEKICK SERVICE

Planning First your Sidekick will analyse your farm environment before designing a detailed riparian scheme including:

• a plan of all areas, including fencing & planting, and any further remediation techniques required along with a schedule of works and specification • a month by month staging plan• a schedule of costs for the scheme including a payment plan

PlantingYour Sidekick will coordinate with the nursery and contractors to facilitate and manage the implementation of your plan, including:

• Sourcing of plants local to the area• Transportation to site• Preparation of the site • Planting and plant protection

You are welcome to get on the end of a spade too, or involve your local community or school if you wish!

Maintenance For each stage of completed planting, an ongoing maintenance programme will then commence. Your Sidekick will manage a dedicated maintenance crew who will make 12 visits over a 3 year period. This will include weed control and any necessary plant replacements.

Design Team• Site visit & survey• Concept Plan & Scope • Staging Programme• Detailed Design • Specification• Schedule of works • Establish fixed monthly price• Facilitate and manage • Implementation and maintenance

RIPARIAN SIDEKICK PROCESS

COST INCENTIVE

DIY

THE PLAN

PLANTING

Planting Team• Pest control• Site prep & staking• Supply & plant

Add-on Services• Funding applications• Additional riparian remediation (e.g. for erosion or nutrient reduction)• General farm planting (e.g. under pivots, around milking sheds, boundaries, or farm houses)• Community involvement• Site prep & staking• Supply & plant

Maintenance Team• Scheduled weed control• Scheduled plant

replacements• 12 visits over 3 years

PLANTING

MAINTENANCE

RIPARIAN SIDEKICK STAGING PROGRAMME

Note: Maintenance continues until Year 5, with visits gradually decreasing from 6 per year (first year) to 2 in the final year as planting becomes established.

5 month wait time until propagation begins

(possibility to fast track project using plants

already in stock for planting in Autumn)

Initial Meeting &

Site Survey

Site Analysis, Concept

& Scope Confirmation

Detailed Design, Staging

& Costing

Coordination with Nursery &

Landscape Contractors

WINTER SPRING

Seed Collection (late summer)

Propagate Plants

approx. 8 month process

SUMMER AUTUMN

Propagation

continues...

Site Preparation

(4 - 6 weeks before) Planting (Autumn)

SUMMER WINTER SPRING AUTUMN

Beginning of second year of maintenance

- 4 visits/approx 1 visit per 3 months

SUMMER WINTER SPRING AUTUMN

Beginning of first year of maintenance

- 6 visits/approx 1 visit per 2 months

Practical Completion

Site Inspection & plant count

We’ll create you a customised staging programme showing you the process clearly from start to finish!

5 month wait time until propagation begins

(possibility to fast track project using plants

already in stock for planting in Autumn)

Initial Meeting &

Site Survey

Site Analysis, Concept

& Scope Confirmation

Detailed Design, Staging

& Costing

Coordination with Nursery &

Landscape Contractors

WINTER SPRING

Seed Collection (late summer)

Propagate Plants

approx. 8 month process

SUMMER AUTUMN

Propagation

continues...

Site Preparation

(4 - 6 weeks before) Planting (Autumn)

SUMMER WINTER SPRING AUTUMN

Beginning of second year of maintenance

- 4 visits/approx 1 visit per 3 months

SUMMER WINTER SPRING AUTUMN

Beginning of first year of maintenance

- 6 visits/approx 1 visit per 2 months

Practical Completion

Site Inspection & plant count

RIPARIAN SIDEKICK PLANTING ZONES

LOWER BANK ZONEMix of sedges &

tussocks e.g Oioi, Carex spp., Spike Sedge,

Umbrella Sedge and Juncus spp.

STREAM ECOLOGYRiparian planting provides a cool, shaded habitat, with

more organic matter & food for our native species

Each river, stream, creek, waterway is different, and we’ll work with you, and an environmental specialist to provide the best possible advice for each scenario - so that you can make informed decisions about how you would like to proceed... helping you to reach your waterway goals!

LOWER BANK ZONEMix of sedges &

tussocks e.g Oioi, Carex spp., Spike Sedge,

Umbrella Sedge and Juncus spp.

UPPER BANK ZONEMix of trees & shrubs e.g. Toitoi,

Flax, Cabbage Tree, Coprosma spp., Koromiko, Lacebark,

Ribbonwood, Kanuka, Manuka, Pittosporum and Kahikatea

RIPARIAN S IDEKICK PLANT MIXES

Planting Type Botanical Name Common Name Spacing Grade Mature HeightApodasmia similis Oioi 1m RT 1mBolboschoenus caldwellii Purua Grass 1m RT 1mCarex maorica Maori Sedge 1m RT 1mCarex secta Purei or Pukio 1m RT 1.5mCarex virgata Swamp Sedge 1m RT 1mCyperus ustulatus Giant Umbrella Sedge 1m RT 1mEleocharis acuta Spike Sedge 1m RT 0.6mJuncus edgariae Wiwi 1m RT 1mJuncus pallidus Giant Rush 1m RT 1.5mJuncus sarophorus Broom Rush 1m RT 1.5mAustroderia richardii Toitoi 1.5m RT 2mPhormium tenax Flax 1.5m RT 2mCoprosma propinqua Mingimingi 1.5m RT 5mCoprosma robusta Karamu 1.5m RT 5mHebe salicifolia Koromiko 1.5m RT 4mLophomyrtus obcordata NZ Myrtle 1.5m RT 5mOlearia paniculata Akiraho 1.5m RT 4mCordyline australis Cabbage Tree 2m RT 10mDacrycarpus dacrydioides Kahikatea 2m RT 50m Hoheria angustifolia Narrow Leaved Lacebark 2m RT 6mKunzea ericoides Kanuka 2m RT 10mLeptospermum scoparium Manuka 2m RT 6mPittosporum tenuifolium Pittosporum 2m RT 6mPlagianthus regius Ribbonwood 2m RT 12m

Planting Type Botanical Name Common Name % Mix Grade Pollen SupplyLeptospermum scoparium Manuka 80% RT Spring Cordyline australis Cabbage Tree 2.5% RT Spring Coprosma robusta Karamu 2.5% RT Spring Hebe salicifolia Koromiko 2.5% RT SummerHoheria angustifolia Narrow Leaved Lacebark 2.5% RT SummerKunzea ericoides Kanuka 2.5% RT Spring Phormium tenax Flax 2.5% RT Spring Pittosporum tenuifolium Pittosporum 2.5% RT Spring Sophora microphylla Kowhai 2.5% RT Winter

Riparian Lower Bank - Sedge & Tussock Mix (up to 3m wide)

Riparian Upper Bank - Shrub Mix (between 3 - 5m wide)

Riparian Upper Bank - Tree Mix (5m wide +)

Manuka Bee Mix (for erosion prone, non productive land)

Your Sidekick recommends tried and true species mixes for your riparian planting - and can guarantee a 90% survival rate! And best of all, we can customise each mix to best suit your farm and requirements, and our nursery can gather seed locally and grow on plants just for you!

Planting Type Botanical Name Common Name Spacing Grade Mature HeightApodasmia similis Oioi 1m RT 1mBolboschoenus caldwellii Purua Grass 1m RT 1mCarex maorica Maori Sedge 1m RT 1mCarex secta Purei or Pukio 1m RT 1.5mCarex virgata Swamp Sedge 1m RT 1mCyperus ustulatus Giant Umbrella Sedge 1m RT 1mEleocharis acuta Spike Sedge 1m RT 0.6mJuncus edgariae Wiwi 1m RT 1mJuncus pallidus Giant Rush 1m RT 1.5mJuncus sarophorus Broom Rush 1m RT 1.5mAustroderia richardii Toitoi 1.5m RT 2mPhormium tenax Flax 1.5m RT 2mCoprosma propinqua Mingimingi 1.5m RT 5mCoprosma robusta Karamu 1.5m RT 5mHebe salicifolia Koromiko 1.5m RT 4mLophomyrtus obcordata NZ Myrtle 1.5m RT 5mOlearia paniculata Akiraho 1.5m RT 4mCordyline australis Cabbage Tree 2m RT 10mDacrycarpus dacrydioides Kahikatea 2m RT 50m Hoheria angustifolia Narrow Leaved Lacebark 2m RT 6mKunzea ericoides Kanuka 2m RT 10mLeptospermum scoparium Manuka 2m RT 6mPittosporum tenuifolium Pittosporum 2m RT 6mPlagianthus regius Ribbonwood 2m RT 12m

Planting Type Botanical Name Common Name % Mix Grade Pollen SupplyLeptospermum scoparium Manuka 80% RT Spring Cordyline australis Cabbage Tree 2.5% RT Spring Coprosma robusta Karamu 2.5% RT Spring Hebe salicifolia Koromiko 2.5% RT SummerHoheria angustifolia Narrow Leaved Lacebark 2.5% RT SummerKunzea ericoides Kanuka 2.5% RT Spring Phormium tenax Flax 2.5% RT Spring Pittosporum tenuifolium Pittosporum 2.5% RT Spring Sophora microphylla Kowhai 2.5% RT Winter

Riparian Lower Bank - Sedge & Tussock Mix (up to 3m wide)

Riparian Upper Bank - Shrub Mix (between 3 - 5m wide)

Riparian Upper Bank - Tree Mix (5m wide +)

Manuka Bee Mix (for erosion prone, non productive land)

OR CONSIDER INVESTING IN MANUKA…New Zealand are the leading producers of the highly sought after Manuka honey and Manuka plantations are in high demand!

Manuka plantations are great use for non-productive and erosion prone land, and a good alternative to hard hill country sheep & beef farming - and best of all, you get a great return on your money!

Why not get the best of both worlds with our special ‘Manuka Bee Mix’ profitability, erosion control and native habitat, all in one!

Our mix, whilst 80% Manuka, comprises of a small percentage of other natives to provide a diverse pollen & nectar source all year round.

(we can also customise this to best suit your farm and your needs...)

Planting Type Botanical Name Common Name Spacing Grade Mature HeightApodasmia similis Oioi 1m RT 1mBolboschoenus caldwellii Purua Grass 1m RT 1mCarex maorica Maori Sedge 1m RT 1mCarex secta Purei or Pukio 1m RT 1.5mCarex virgata Swamp Sedge 1m RT 1mCyperus ustulatus Giant Umbrella Sedge 1m RT 1mEleocharis acuta Spike Sedge 1m RT 0.6mJuncus edgariae Wiwi 1m RT 1mJuncus pallidus Giant Rush 1m RT 1.5mJuncus sarophorus Broom Rush 1m RT 1.5mAustroderia richardii Toitoi 1.5m RT 2mPhormium tenax Flax 1.5m RT 2mCoprosma propinqua Mingimingi 1.5m RT 5mCoprosma robusta Karamu 1.5m RT 5mHebe salicifolia Koromiko 1.5m RT 4mLophomyrtus obcordata NZ Myrtle 1.5m RT 5mOlearia paniculata Akiraho 1.5m RT 4mCordyline australis Cabbage Tree 2m RT 10mDacrycarpus dacrydioides Kahikatea 2m RT 50m Hoheria angustifolia Narrow Leaved Lacebark 2m RT 6mKunzea ericoides Kanuka 2m RT 10mLeptospermum scoparium Manuka 2m RT 6mPittosporum tenuifolium Pittosporum 2m RT 6mPlagianthus regius Ribbonwood 2m RT 12m

Planting Type Botanical Name Common Name % Mix Grade Pollen SupplyLeptospermum scoparium Manuka 80% RT Spring Cordyline australis Cabbage Tree 2.5% RT Spring Coprosma robusta Karamu 2.5% RT Spring Hebe salicifolia Koromiko 2.5% RT SummerHoheria angustifolia Narrow Leaved Lacebark 2.5% RT SummerKunzea ericoides Kanuka 2.5% RT Spring Phormium tenax Flax 2.5% RT Spring Pittosporum tenuifolium Pittosporum 2.5% RT Spring Sophora microphylla Kowhai 2.5% RT Winter

Riparian Lower Bank - Sedge & Tussock Mix (up to 3m wide)

Riparian Upper Bank - Shrub Mix (between 3 - 5m wide)

Riparian Upper Bank - Tree Mix (5m wide +)

Manuka Bee Mix (for erosion prone, non productive land)

Planting Type Botanical Name Common Name Spacing Grade Mature HeightApodasmia similis Oioi 1m RT 1mBolboschoenus caldwellii Purua Grass 1m RT 1mCarex maorica Maori Sedge 1m RT 1mCarex secta Purei or Pukio 1m RT 1.5mCarex virgata Swamp Sedge 1m RT 1mCyperus ustulatus Giant Umbrella Sedge 1m RT 1mEleocharis acuta Spike Sedge 1m RT 0.6mJuncus edgariae Wiwi 1m RT 1mJuncus pallidus Giant Rush 1m RT 1.5mJuncus sarophorus Broom Rush 1m RT 1.5mAustroderia richardii Toitoi 1.5m RT 2mPhormium tenax Flax 1.5m RT 2mCoprosma propinqua Mingimingi 1.5m RT 5mCoprosma robusta Karamu 1.5m RT 5mHebe salicifolia Koromiko 1.5m RT 4mLophomyrtus obcordata NZ Myrtle 1.5m RT 5mOlearia paniculata Akiraho 1.5m RT 4mCordyline australis Cabbage Tree 2m RT 10mDacrycarpus dacrydioides Kahikatea 2m RT 50m Hoheria angustifolia Narrow Leaved Lacebark 2m RT 6mKunzea ericoides Kanuka 2m RT 10mLeptospermum scoparium Manuka 2m RT 6mPittosporum tenuifolium Pittosporum 2m RT 6mPlagianthus regius Ribbonwood 2m RT 12m

Planting Type Botanical Name Common Name % Mix Grade Pollen SupplyLeptospermum scoparium Manuka 80% RT Spring Cordyline australis Cabbage Tree 2.5% RT Spring Coprosma robusta Karamu 2.5% RT Spring Hebe salicifolia Koromiko 2.5% RT SummerHoheria angustifolia Narrow Leaved Lacebark 2.5% RT SummerKunzea ericoides Kanuka 2.5% RT Spring Phormium tenax Flax 2.5% RT Spring Pittosporum tenuifolium Pittosporum 2.5% RT Spring Sophora microphylla Kowhai 2.5% RT Winter

Riparian Lower Bank - Sedge & Tussock Mix (up to 3m wide)

Riparian Upper Bank - Shrub Mix (between 3 - 5m wide)

Riparian Upper Bank - Tree Mix (5m wide +)

Manuka Bee Mix (for erosion prone, non productive land)

FUNDING FOR YOUR PROJECT

You, or your Sidekick, can apply for funding from many different schemes to help get your riparian project off the ground!

Some of the funding initiatives that may apply to your project include:

One Billion TreesA government initiative to plant one billion trees by 2028 resulting in indigenous regeneration, planting for water quality or erosion control and more resilient landscapes.

Immediate Steps An initiative supporting those who seek to protect or restore indigenous plants or animals and their habitat, waterways, wetlands and dunes.

Million Metres Streams Project A crowd funding initiative providing a platform for fundraising for riparian stream planting.

Trees that CountWWF Habitat Protection Fund Fish & Game Habitat Grant

SUMMARY

IncentiveContribute towards improving water quality and enhancing freshwater biodiversity whilst also fulfilling your farm management requirements.

OpportunityYour experienced and knowledgeable Sidekick team can provide you with a comprehensive and customised plan and facilitate and manage the implementation and maintenance, ensuring the best possible results for your farm and waterways.

Key Aspects of our Service: • Oversee Entire Project • Strong Reliable Team • Guaranteed 90% Plant Survival Rate• Fixed Monthly Price• Funding Applications• Additional Landscape Requirements• QR code so that your customers can follow your environmental journey

CHRISTCHURCH

Rough and Milne Landscape Architects LtdLevel 2, 69 Cambridge TerraceP O Box 3764Christchurch 8140Tel +64 3 366 3268E info@roughandmilne.co.nz

CENTRAL OTAGO

Rough and Milne Landscape Architects LtdLevel 1, 24 Dungarvon StreetP O Box 349Wanaka 9343Tel +64 3 974 9740E info@roughandmilne.co.nz

roughandmilne.co.nz

AUCKLAND

Rough and Milne Landscape Architects LtdLevel 1, 48 High StreetAuckland 1010Tel +64 27 642 3342E info@roughandmilne.co.nz

DUNEDIN

Rough and Milne Landscape Architects Ltd44 Glendevon PlaceVauxhallDunedin 913Tel +64 274988795E info@roughandmilne.co.nz