This section contains general reports, project summary documents and resource kits available in pdf format ready for download.

Turning the Tide, An Estuaries Toolkit for New Zealand Communities. 

This Green Ribbon Award, Highly Recommended guide is now available in digital format. Due to the large file size it has been broken down into multiple sections... more>

'Beyond Reasonable Drought - Adapting Dryland farming to Climate Change'  

The Starborough Flaxbourne district has accelerated erosion of extremely vulnerable soils due to westerly winds and a lack of rainfall. This report outlines land management techniques that enable productive, economically viable farming... more> 

'Best Bet Guidelines' 

A guide to native plant establishment around the Sherry River (file size 3MB)

Guidelines for Landowners in Peat Lake Catchments.

NZ Landcare Trust produced this publication to help farmers and landowners better understand the history, ecology and key pressures facing the lakes as well as identifying recognised best  farm management approaches... more>

Wetland Restoration: A Handbook for New Zealand Freshwater Systems.

This Foundation for Research Science and Technology funded project centres on bringing together a comprehensive handbook covering all major aspects on restoring freshwater wetlands in New Zealand...more>

'Restoring the Balance, Northland Biodiversity Self Help Kit' (file size 1.5MB):

'Pest Control Guidelines' (file size 580KB):

'The Upper Taieri Project - Redefining water allocation and management for the whole community good' (file size3MB)

Aorere Project: 'Our River Our Future.' A celebration of progress over 3 years (file size 3MB)

Aorere Project Summary (file size 1MB)

Biodiversity Case Studies: Farmers Leading Biodiversity Enhancement in Southland.

Celebrating the success of the Biodiversity Southland Project, the booklet features 8 examples of the work undertaken by farmers and landowners to protect and enhance native flora and fauna in Southland... more>

Landcare: A Practical Guide.

Designed for farmers and landowners, with an emphasis is on practical, useful information that can make a big difference to the long term sustainability of a farm. A large section is devoted to a series of case studies where farmers and landowners share their motivations, challenges and successes... more>