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June • Rakatu Wetlands

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

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Original plantings undertaken in 1992.

David Milligan Park, Dipton

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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