At the end of the 35-year resource consent period of the Kate Valley Landfill, the following outcomes will have been achieved within Tiromoana Bush as a direct result of the Tiromoana Bush Restoration Plan:

1. Vigorous regeneration will be occurring within the existing areas of shrubland and forest sufficient to ensure that natural successional processes are leading towards the development of mature lowland forest appropriate to local conditions.
2. The existing korimako (bellbird) population has expanded and kereru (native pigeon) are now residing within the area.
3. The beech forest remnant known as “Remnant B” has been secured and enhanced in terms of the area of black beech.
4. Restoration plantings and natural regeneration will have been sufficient to ensure good connectivity of regenerating forest between Remnant “B”, Ella Bush Significant Natural Area and Ella Peak Scenic Reserve.
5. At least one additional black beech site has been established.
6. The area is being actively used for recreational, educational and scientific purposes.

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