Funding Allocated: $462,433
Hours of Restoration Work Funded: 10,008
Individuals Employed: 5
Matuku Link is a large native forest block in Auckland’s Bethell’s valley, bordering the Te Henga wetland. It forms a vital link between three neighbouring eco-restoration projects, providing a safe corridor for native birds and wildlife. Through the Jobs for Nature initiative, Matuku Link has been able to increase their capacity to help control noxious weeds across the wetland that significantly alter the hydrology and the ecosystem dynamics. The funding has also enabled Matuku Link to construct a new boardwalk, increasing access and giving visitors a personal experience of the beauty and importance of these vital natural habitats.