Lower Waikato - Afforestation Native Plant Supply & Planting Labour 2024

⁠⁠⁠This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the purchase of up to 61,120 afforestation native plants that meet the required plant specifications, and planting labour to plant these at multiple properties in the Lower Waikato management zone. Afforestation plant delivery and subsequent planting is anticipated to be undertaken between May 2024 and August 2024.

Council is looking for experienced and credible service provider who have the capability and capacity to meet the required plant specifications and timeframe. They need to have a good track record that have relevant experience in management and implementation of plant propagation, planting and good biosecurity and sustainable practices. For further information, please refer to the RFQ.

The Hill Country Erosion (HCE) Programme is a partnership between the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Waikato River Authority (WRA), councils and landowners. It provides funding support to regional erosion-control projects that are beyond the capacity of councils to address on their own.

This is a good opportunity for suppliers to be part of this programme for the 2024 season.