Southland Ecological Restoration Network

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June • Rakatu Wetlands

Waipapa Point Coastal Restoration Project

Location:
Waipapa Point
Region:
Eastern Southland
District:
SDC
Commenced:
2011
Access:
Open
Area (ha):
1
Contact:
Brian Rance
Phone:
03 213 1161
Email:
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Description

Coastal restoration project commenced at Waipapa Point in 2011 in memory of the Ericson Family. Ronald and Muriel Ericson were conservationists in the Catlins area, Ronalds grandfather was the first lighthouse keeper at the Waipapa Point Lighthouse.

Historic involvement

Southland Forest and Bird, Ericson Family, DOC

Southland Forest and Bird monthly outing included the first plantings at their Waipapa Point restoration site. February 2011.
Plastic protectors save the young plants from rabbits and hares.
The Ericson Family Bequest has enabled this pingao restoration planting to be undertaken.
The Ericson family gather at the lighthouse where their grandfather was keeper.
March 2014. Southland Forest & Bird monthly outing to Waipapa Point saw another 30 pingao plants in the ground. The challenge of stopping the plants from being smothered by sealions is an interesting one!
Project Directory

Other projects in Eastern Southland

  • Beggs Bush Restoration
  • Catlins , Hokonui Runanga
  • Curio Bay Restoration
  • Gore Native Forest Restoration
  • Haumuri (Croydon Bush) – Volunteer Trapping Programme
  • Manuka Mire, Mokotua
  • O'Neill's Bush, Mataura Floodplain
  • Te Rere Yellow-eyed Penguin Reserve, Catlins
  • Waikawa Community Nursery
  • WLG Gravel Pit, Waituna Wetlands
  • Wyndham Wildlife Refuge

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