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Project

October • WLG Gravel Pit, Kapuka South

Bushy Point OLG Restoration Project, Otatara

Location:
Bryson Road, Otatara
Region:
Invercargill
District:
ICC
Commenced:
2000
Access:
Open
Area (ha):
14
Contact:
Barry Smith
Phone:
03 213 1500
Email:
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Description

Public conservation land managed by the Otatara Landcare Group - restoration of grazing area into native forest and wetland habitat including animal pest control over 90ha. Self guided walk with interpretation panels and picnic tables. Public Access east end of Bryson Road.

Current involvement

Otatara Landcare Group, Department of Conservation

In 2006 an open water wetland was created with plantings undertaken the next spring.
In 2008 the new track with interpretation signs and a trail guide were launched.
Checking one of the possum traps on the 4km of traplines.
Living Legends is piped in!
Planting time at Bushy Point
Living legends organising team!
Southland Girls High School break out days 2015
2019 Bushy Point triple celebration
2019 Bushy Point triple celebration
2019 Bushy Point triple celebration. The new OLG mascot, the kereru 'Russell', with May Evans and admiring fans.
2023 May. SERN autumn field day checks out progress at Bushy Point.
2023 May. Excellent interpretation panels add to the public's enjoyment of a walk around OLG's Bushy Point tracks, along with the environmental education aspect.
2023 May. The Bushy Point pond, dry following little autumn rain. Ephemeral wetlands like this provide important habitat for insects and birds.
2024 September. The annual Bushy Point Big Planting Day. 1000 plants in on a cold wet day.
Project Directory

Other projects in Invercargill

  • Anderson Park, Invercargill
  • Big Lagoon
  • Bluff Hill / Motopohue Environmental Restoration Project
  • Bowmans Bush, Otatara
  • Bushy Point Gambles, Otatara
  • Bushy Point, Rances, Otatara
  • Invercargill Estuary Walkway
  • Kerr Bush, Myross Bush
  • Kew Bush, Invercargill
  • Kingswood Bush Weedbusters
  • Omaui Reserve Restoration Project
  • Oreti Totara Dune Forest
  • Otatara Scenic Reserve
  • Phillips St Reserve, Invercargill
  • Sandy Point Domain, Invercargill
  • Southland Community Nursery
  • Thomsons Bush, Invercargill
  • Waihopai Dam Wetlands, Invercargill

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