Description

Restore the old landfill site in Gore into an area of native forest that can provide important habitat for Kereru, Tui and Bellbird within walking distance of the Gore urban community. The area is beside the Waikaka Stream, a tributary of the Mataura River.It will provide important habitat that links with native areas on the Hokonui Hill and other isolated areas of vegetation frequented by these birds to the north and east. An existing walking track along the Waikaka Stream is used by the community. The aim is to have linking walking tracks through the 12.6ha forest site. Management & restoration plans being prepared. Planting started Nov 2008 with plants from the Honda Tree Fund. April 09 further planting with help from Forest & Bird Southland. Access From southern end of Hamilton Park.

Historic involvement

Gore & District Amenities Charitable Trust members, DOC, Southland Forest & Bird.

Current involvement

Gore District Council (Keith McRobie, Parks and Recreation Manager); Gore Rotary Club, local schools.