Southland Ecological Restoration Network

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March • Kowhai Reach

Bushy Point Big Planting Day

15 September 2024

Where: Entrance off No: 5 Bryson Road (Estuary end)

When: Arrive 9.50 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start

FREE BBQ from 12 noon

One thousand plants are ready and waiting. Help our community to grow a native forest!

What we need you to bring:
• Gardening gloves
• Spade
• Appropriate footwear and clothing for the conditions
• Drink bottle and snacks

The restoration of Bushy Point is Otatara Landcare Group’s flagship project for our community. Be part of it by helping on the day! And/or if you can help move plants onto site next week, send an email and we will let you know where and when we need help.

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Before. This restoration began with just a stand of kahikatea in a grass paddock. Here you can see the difference with more recent planting.

Ivy Russell Reserve, Winton

Plantings have been undertaken along the south side, with flax and cabbage tree being the main species used.

Otatara Scenic Reserve

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