Southland Ecological Restoration Network

Southland Ecological Restoration Network

A Network of Southland Community Conservation Projects

  • Home
  • Project Directory
  • Organisations
  • Events
  • News
  • About
  • Links
  • Contact

News article

May • OLGs Bushy Point, Otatara

OLG's Bushy Point Project Celebrates 25 Years

The Otatara Landcare Group would be one of the few remaining Landcare Group’s in Southland. Their ambitious restoration project of joining the two significant coastal dune forest remnants, on the west of Invercargill Estuary, reached a milestone last Saturday with their 25th annual planting day. Check it out in the report on their website - https://www.otataralandcare.org.nz/news-events/bushy-point-25th-anniversary-celebration/

Posted on: Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Prev article
All articles
Next article
An example of native regeneration beating gorse.

Sandy Point Domain, Invercargill

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

© 2026 • Website by RS

Our Supporters

Invercargill City Council Environment Southland Department of Conservation Forest and Bird Southland Community Nursery
  • Home
  • Project Directory
  • Organisations
  • Events
  • News
  • About
  • Links
  • Contact