Description

Largely a remnant lowland podocarp forest dominated by totara, kahikatea, pokaka & miro trees surrounded by diverse range of indigenous vegetation which includes manuka, Tī Kōuka, narrow-leaf mahoe & Patē (Seven Finger). Restoration planting around the edges along with pest plant control is slowly enhancing these valuable ecosystems. Possum, mustelid and rat control is ongoing. A section of replanting extending the forest to the roadside was completed in 2024. Tui, korimako (Bellbird), kererū, pīwakawaka (Fantail) & tīrairaka pango (Black Fantail) are regularly sighted. Public access with good parking, a nice, easy track to the south end, recently upgraded by the Lions Club to assist whitebaiters accessing the Titiroa streamside.

Historic involvement

Gorge Road School, Tokanui School and Waimahaka School, Southland Community Nursery.

Current involvement

Environment Southland, QEII.