Bay of Plenty's biodiversity and water quality is set to receive a welcome boost.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has successfully secured nearly $1.5 million funding under the One Billion Trees project.
The regional council estimated more than 300,000 trees will now be planted on more than 250ha across the region as a result of the funding.
Forestry minister Shane Jones made the announcement on Friday as the Government allocated $6m of One Billion Trees funding to "create jobs and provide long-lasting environmental and economic benefits for New Zealand."
Bay of Plenty regional coastal catchments manager Pim de Monchy said the funding was an opportunity to improve the quality of freshwater and enhance biodiversity across the region.