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Makara Peak Annual Planting Plan 2006

  • 1510 trees planted from mid May to mid August.
  • Many will need to be released twice in the following summer.
  • To increase biodiversity
  • To improve landscape values
  • To reduce the fire risk
  • Available funds: WCC conservation grant, Project Crimson grant, Robert C Bruce Trust & Greenwood Grants, WCC friends of budget ($2000, covers 510 plants), Riparian Restoratrion grants, Home nurseries & Donations


    Leaping Lizard (Arena area & top third of Nikau) – 250   To increase biodiversity – Supporters.
    20 Kamahi
    50 Northern rata (project crimson)
    20 Rimu
    30 Miro
    20 Titoki
    30 Kohekohe
    10 Tawa
    30 Totara
    20 Hinau
    10 Rewarewa
    10 White Maire


    Summit area (incl Upper Aratihi) – 200   Reduce spread of gorse/barberry around summit
    100 Tenax grasses
    50 Flax
    20 Northern rata
    10 Hebe stricta
    10 Cabbage tree
    10 Kamahi


    Gully at bottom of Trickle Falls – 60   Increase biodiversity (plant with shelters) – Global Volunteers
    20 tawa
    20 kahikatea
    20 puketea


    South Karori Stream Project – 1000   Riparian restoration project, paid for by WRC and other grants (follow Andy’s restoration plan). Plant in July (after frosts)