Project Island Song
Restoring the Biodiversity of the Eastern B.O.I.
Waewaetorea Planting Sunday 20th June
Spare day: If Sunday 20th is postponed the planting will be rescheduled for Wednesday 23rd June.
Weather permitting, 70 volunteers are needed to plant native plants on Waewaetorea. Waewaetorea is a 47 hectare island next to Urupukapuka Island and although cattle were removed from it in the early 1990s, natural revegetation has been impeded by intensive kikuyu growth. The plan is to plant about 1800 native plants in a small catchment facing Okahu passage. This is the 8th year of planting and will add to the 8000 plants of previous years.
Fullers have again very generously offered their large catamaran for transport at no charge and the crew also donate their time at no charge.
The boat will leave Paihia wharf at 0930 sharp.
Be there by 0910.
Return trip will leave at 3pm with ETA Paihia 3.45 pm approx.
The boat will call at Russell if required so please advise me if you intend to embark there.
Bring clean (and sharp) spade, lunch, water, towel, and waterproof jacket.
Boots and spades must be clean to avoid spreading weeds and muddying the boat. Take a plastic bag to cover your spade for transport
A reasonable level of fitness is required as some of the terrain is steep and carrying plants is involved.
Biosecurity: All 3 species of rats have been removed from the island and Project Island Song is absolutely dependent on not reintroducing rats or stoats. Please pack your lunch in sealed containers, check your gear for unwelcome stowaways and check footwear for seeds etc
If you are interested it is essential to contact Rod Brown preferably by email as the planting day is very weather dependent.
Rod Brown
For Guardians of the Bay of Islands
Email:
Telephone: 64 9 407 4294
Fax: 64 9 407 4297
11 Reinga Road, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
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