What s important is that we learn from any die back, and adjust the programme to reflect the local conditions. I congratulate you all on giving up your time today. Protecting our native plants and animals requires people taking action. There is no one group that can do it alone. It is encouraging to see the council and community working together on this project.
Planting trees is an excellent first step.
I m confident that by next Arbor Day we ll have taken further significant steps towards protecting biodiversity in New Zealand.