Southland Ecological Restoration Network

Southland Ecological Restoration Network

A Network of Southland Community Conservation Projects

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Welcome to SERN

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Do you want to learn more about ecological restoration projects in Southland? Would you like to volunteer assistance on a Southland project? Use the map to the right to find a project, or check out the larger map in the Project Directory.

Project Directory

Southland Ecological Restoration Network (SERN) is a network of Southland people “bringing back the natives”. The aim is to promote the restoration of native ecological sites in Southland.

This website features a number of local restoration projects, with contact information and photos for each project. There is also at least one field day a year to bring people involved in restoration together, to encourage and share knowledge and also celebrate all the good work going on around Southland.

SERN openly invites volunteers to approach restoration project contacts if they wish to lend a hand.

Latest News

Thomsons Bush Looking Healthier

Our SERN Autumn Field Trip was to Invercargill's significant forest remnant, Thomsons Bush. There's been various groups working on improving the health of this area for decades… Read more

Upcoming Events

Castledowns Wetland Planting Session

3 May 2026

Following the removal of willows along the stream side, there are large areas to be revegetated with natives. We are very grateful to a number… Read more

Myross Bush School has had a number of visits to Kerrs Bush, with a special focus in Conservation Week September 2008.

Kerr Bush, Myross Bush

Shallow ponds offer ideal habitat for wading birds like the pied stilt.

Rakatu Wetland, Waiau Valley

Mores Reserve, Riverton

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