FuturEcology - home of EmGuard™

Workable & cost effective solutions to land & water management issues

The FuturEcology Mission:

To use an understanding of ecological processes to provide smart solutions to land and water use issues.

Increasingly, landowners are finding that the need to balance the productive use of land within environmental constraints and consent conditions, often results in conflict.

FuturEcology draws on the combined technical expertise and practical experience of our diverse team to find workable and cost effective solutions to land and water management issues.

Our aim is to provide both practical and aesthetic outcomes which provide a winning solution for all stakeholders.

Saving the planet, one tree at a time

EmGuard™ the original environmentally friendly bio-degradable plant guards.

Developed by FuturEcology as a robust product and proven solution to plastic debris entering waterways from plantings on or near riparian margins and waterways. EmGuard™ are the tested and original cardboard plant guards, made in New Zealand.

2019 Winner of the ‘Clever Business Award’ Chamber of Commerce, Nelson.

 


”We really love working with you guys and our plant establishment is far FAR superior with the guards on. EmGuards™ make us look good.”

-Andrew Vavasour, Vavasour Landscapes

 

“FuturEcology offers smart solutions for land & water usage”

See some of our exciting projects here.

Exciting New Release: EmGuard’s Latest Upgrade At FuturEcology, we’re always striving to bring you innovative, eco-friendly products that make your restoration experience smoother and more enjoyable. That’s why we’re thrilled
🌱 Our Latest EmGuard Has Arrived! 🌱 Ready to take your garden game to the next level? Our all-new EmGuard design is here, featuring a crisp double-crease for the smoothest folding ever! It’s never been easier to set up your garden support wi
November sale🎉 Introducing Our Brand-New EmGuard Design! 🎉 Fresh off the press and ready to impress! Our latest EmGuard features a sleek double crease for effortless folding—because who doesn't love a smooth, easy setup? We’re so thri
Tree of the Month – Tanekaha- Phyllocladus trichomanoides By Desiah Neho Tanekaha or Celery Pine is a native, softwood conifer that likes warm temperatures, and is found from Northland down to the top of the South Island. Tanekaha can grow u
Challies Wetland We have finally finished planting out at Challies wetland! We have planted 17,000 reeds and 20,000 trees around the pond edge, making a total of 37,000. It is a job to be proud of as it's a massive positive impact for the area. No
Weed of the Month - Boneseed / Chrysanthemoides monilifera By Jan Fryer Some of you will have noticed a woody shrub that is flowering profusely at the moment with a bright yellow daisy like flower. There is quite a patch of it on the Port Hills in
Tree of the Month – Kaikōmako - Pennatia corymbosa Kaikōmako is a small tree, up to 12m tall, with a greyish-brown trunk, that is usually less than 50cm in diameter. It is a tree of the coastal and lowland forest margins, and requires moderate
Young Enterprise Update By Emma Fryer As many people will know, I am a big advocate for the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). It is a program designed for giving high school students business experience by equipping them with the skills to develop the
Spraying do’s and don’ts going into maintenance September sees the start of our maintenance rounds through plantings. At this time of year, we audit our spray equipment and ensure that all gear is serviceable and ready for the new season
Louis from Tora By Emma Fryer Last month we were lucky enough to hear from Louis, who is the Event Director of The Aotearoa Surf Film Festival and Tora Bombora Festival. He reached out about a native planting he was doing on their piece of paradise
Weed of the month - By Anna Bradley Tithonia diversifolia - Mexican Sunflower This was a new one for our team. This specimen was spotted in Todd’s Valley last week and immediately caught our eye with its bright yellow flowers and weed-like ap
Bamboo Stakes! In the world of supply chain management, there never seems to be a dull moment. While things on the bamboo front have been sailing relatively smoothly since the COVID disruptions, our last batch of bamboo unfortunately wasn’t

 

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