Supporting Native Restoration at Amberly Farm Through Trees That Count
DStevens is proud to continue its partnership with Trees That Count, funding the planting of 130 native trees in Tairāwhiti as part of this year’s environmental initiative.
The trees will support restoration and regeneration work underway at Amberly Farm, a sheep and beef farming operation with blocks in Wainui and Tolaga Bay. Native planting is being undertaken across both properties to strengthen biodiversity, improve waterways, reduce erosion, and support long-term environmental resilience.
Areas of the farms have been fenced to protect waterways, with native species being planted to help stabilise the land, improve water quality, create habitats for native fauna, and contribute to reducing the farm’s carbon footprint over time.
For DStevens, the initiative reflects an ongoing commitment to supporting practical environmental action within the region.
“Being based in Tairāwhiti, we see firsthand the importance of protecting and restoring our natural environment. Supporting projects like Amberly Farm is one way we can contribute positively to the future of our region,” says Peter Stevens, Managing Director of DStevens.
Since launching the initiative in 2023, DStevens has now funded a total of 500 native trees through Trees That Count, supporting four restoration projects across Tairāwhiti.
Over the next 50 years, these 500 trees are expected to remove approximately 111 tonnes of CO₂e from the atmosphere. That is roughly equivalent to the emissions produced by a fleet of 27 cars each travelling 20,000 kilometres.
While tree planting alone is not a complete solution to climate and environmental challenges, DStevens believes meaningful change comes through consistent, practical action over time.
Alongside supporting native restoration projects, we continue to focus on reducing environmental impacts across our operations through initiatives such as reclaiming timber from our construction projects, diverting waste from landfill through well-established recycling programmes, upgrading our facilities, and improving fleet efficiency.
About Trees That Count
Trees That Count mobilises businesses, planters and individuals to restore Aotearoa's unique biodiversity, take action on climate risk and grow a brighter future through the planting of native trees. Trees That Count is managed by the Project Crimson Trust, a charity that has been at the forefront of community restoration in New Zealand since 1990.
Visit the Trees That Count website to find out more.
Join Us in Making a Difference
We encourage our clients, project partners, and others in the construction industry to support the work of Trees That Count. Whether it is one tree or one hundred, each native tree planted helps protect local biodiversity and restore parts of our landscape that need it.
