Lowland forest is rare in Wairarapa. The overwhelmeing majority of
Wairarapa’s threatened plants, and animals occur on the lowland. The
majority of the all important lowland areas are not protected and are on
private land.

Federated Farmers, the Department of Conservation, Wellington Regional
Council and Queen Elizabeth II National Trust wish to help landowners
protect and enhance these areas and provide options that are compatible
with farming.

This brochure outlines recommended areas for protection, examples two
current covenants and outlines how Queen Elizabeth II National Trust,
Wellington Regional Council and Department of Conservation can help.