Dune Restoration
For the past ten years, Russell Landcare Trust, in partnership with Northland Regional Council Coast Care, has been working with local residents and pupils from Russell School and restore the dunes at Oneroa.
WE AIM
to restore the dunes of and make a more resilient Oneroa, Long Beach.
Native spinifex grass, pingao, wiwi rush and other native species have been planted around existing patches of spinifex to help build up the dunes and make for a more resilient beach.
Fencing has been put in to protect the plants from people walking on and off the beach. Sand-ladders have also been put in to improve access down to the beach and reduce erosion by foot traffic.
Weeding and maintenance are ongoing, with the refreshment of plants annually during the cool of winter.
DUNE RESTORATION FAQ's
Why are dunes important?
They’re essential for coastal protection – acting as a natural barrier, protecting against storm surges, tsunamis and high waves.
Dunes act as a habitat for native coastal species – from lizards to birds, and even some insects, a wide variety of native animals make their homes in the dunes.
How do dunes form?
Dunes form as wind moves sand inland from the beach. Over time, sand accumulates and plants can grow, stabilising the soil buidling up nutrients.
What are the main threats to dunes?
Human activities – construction, road development and walking/climbing
Environmental pressures – erosion, invasive species, climate change and sea levels rising
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