Archive for December, 2011

Te Toke Road Enhancement Project Update

December 15th, 2011

The hectare of land at Te Toke Road was being used as a dumping ground before restoration began earlier this year. The site was spot sprayed in May and was then ripped to make rows for the trees by a tractor and ripper.  This was very helpful when it came time for planting as the […]

Restoration of Lake Mangahia and surrounding wetland – Update

December 8th, 2011

Lake Mangahia is a 9 hectare peat lake located south-west of Hamilton City that is surrounded by about 8 hectares of willow dominated wetland. The main objectives of the project included fencing, native planting, willow control and land retirement. Once completed, this will allow for the protection and enhancement of the wetland area, reduction in […]