**6. Support for landowners to reduce erosion**

#### **6.1 Institutional support**

New Zealand Government One Billion Trees Fund, due to end in 2028, targeted at tree planting projects to help meet international climate change commitments, among its broader aims, funds trees planted for erosion control on pastoral land. Extensive areas of native woody species are being planted for active erosion management by this fund. The Hill Country Erosion Fund allocated from Central Government and administered by Regional Authorities supports both passive and active erosion management by co-funding planting and retirement initiatives by landowners.

#### **6.2 Technology support**

Researchers provide high-quality baseline data (understanding of erosion processes, tree-soil interactions, state of water resources) and develop new approaches to overcome economic and environmental conflicts. Extension support through publications and on-site advice are offered at the local level to encourage active erosion management. Regional Authorities provide planting materials and protectors to best practice specifications, and success is the highest when this extends to on-site placement, planting, and subsequent tree management as happens in some regions.

*Drivers and New Opportunities for Woody Vegetation Use in Erosion Management in Pastoral… DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.112241*
