DStevens is helping to plant native trees near you to restore our local ngahere. Through Trees That Count, we have donated 100 native trees to community planting projects in Tairāwhiti.

We are extremely proud to be working with Trees That Count – a conservation charity which has been championing native tree planting for over 20 years. They work with businesses, communities and everyday Kiwis with a vision to help plant 200 million native trees across our country which will restore native bush, waterways and help combat climate change.

Native trees can live for thousands of years. Unlike pine, they don’t need to be clear-felled and replanted – they keep thriving. More than 4,000 New Zealand native plants and animals are threatened or at risk of extinction, and in need of our protection. By supporting native tree planting, we are creating more habitats for our threatened wildlife and helping to build ecosystems that are more resilient to threats and diseases.

“At DStevens, we believe sustainability is integral to the achievement of construction excellence,” says DStevens Managing Director Peter Stevens. “With the growing awareness of environmental issues, DStevens has long-embraced strategies and technologies that minimise the negative impacts building can have on our planet. From using eco-friendly building materials like recycled steel and reclaimed timber to implementing energy-efficient designs and renewable energy sources, sustainability practices are transforming the construction industry.”

“We are proud to be partnering with Trees That Count to extend our sustainability efforts in reducing net CO2 emissions, strengthening New Zealand’s biodiversity, and helping our communities thrive. This is an exciting first step for our partnership with Trees That Count that we hope will continue over the years ahead,” adds Peter.

DStevens funded planting of 100 native trees and shrubs in 2023 is expected to absorb approximately 36.41 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere over 50 years (based on a planting mix of 75% trees and 25% shrubs). That’s a little more than the equivalent emissions produced by 3 average sized households each year (2 adults and 2 children).

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.