Wairau Plains Landscape
Landscape Controls and Guidelines in Marlborough
Currently there are few controls on private land related to landscape issues in Marlborough. Landscape guidelines for the Wairau Plain area were developed in 2002 in response to community concern about the rapid rate of change to the landscape through land use change from mixed cropping, grazing and horticulture, to viticulture. Many older trees and shelter belts were removed and a virtual monoculture of grapevines was established. These guidelines set out a vision for the landscape of the Wairau Plain area and provide landscape design and planting advice. They include an analysis document and practical planting guidelines. Adoption of the guidelines is entirely voluntary.
Regional Policy Statement Review - Landscape Issues
Wairau Plains Landscape Concept Guidelines 2002 Document
The Marlborough Landscape Working Group
This Council-appointed group was established in 2003 to help Council promote the Wairau Plain Landscape Concept Guidelines and to address wider landscape issues in the Marlborough region. The working group consists of members of the community and Council staff and looks at promoting positive landscape initiatives on both private and public land. The group meets approximately 10 times a year. The strategy outlines the role and functions of the group.
The focus of the group has broadened over time and it is working closely with Council on the policy review work being undertaken. An initial early submission on the Regional Policy Statement review was prepared by the group in November 2007.
Submission - Regional Policy Statement Review Landscape Policy (985 Kb)
The group is involved in working with Council on current policy development regarding landscape issues.
For more information about landscape issues contact Nicky Eade or Tania Bray nicky.eade@marlborough.govt.nz or tania.bray@marlborough.govt.nz