Trap lines: The wet weather over winter has been difficult for trappers but trapping has continued over most lines. The Ridge Line, along the fence bordering the Weiti station, remains closed due to access problems during earth works on the station. August to January has seen low catches and the same trend is evident this year. The entry to the…
Okura Forest Festival 17-02-2018
North Shores biggest environmental awareness music festival! A fun day out for all the whole family! Come and get involved in a variety of workshops, browse our delightful eco friendly stalls, sample a delicious range of local food stalls and enjoy some amazing bands! BAND LINEUP: MICE ON STILTS HANS. HARRY PARSONS UNGUS UNGUS UNGUS With many more to come!…
Rodney Times: Rat traps ruined in Okura
On or just before December 7th, 60 poison-free rat traps were vandalised, torn down and thrown in the bushes.
All the Best for the Festive Season from FOOB
Wishing you all a wonderful season with family and friends. Thanks for your support this last year towards restoring this coastal forest gem. The bird monitoring went off well in October, thanks to Gina Wilson, despite a bit of rain. It’s wonderful to hear so many more birds out there and also lovely to hear people commenting on that too.…
Plant Restoration and Xmas Picnic on Sunday 10th December
I help organise the Plant Restoration Days for FOOB and am organising one for this coming Sunday (10 December).
Xmas Lunch at Dacre Cottage 26th Nov
Please join us for Xmas lunch at Dacre Cottage on the shore of the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve. All proceeds will go towards the Environment Court case that we have been ensuing along with Long Bay Okura Great Parks Society, Dacre Cottage and Keep Okura Green.
Media Release: Our Inconvenient Truth
Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve at risk from pollution, run-off and incompetence Approved for release by Lezette Reid, Chair of Friends of Okura Bush (FOOB), 12th September 2017
Weiti Developer Denies Discharges
On 1 News at Six last night, there was a report about sediment pollution in the Okura Marine Reserve from the Weiti Development.
Political Panel on Conservation Hosted by Forest and Bird
Surveys show that conservation is a top voter concern (Stuff.co.nz / Massey UniversityElection Survey). The North Shore branch of Forest and Bird will host a political panel on 4 September, to quiz candidates on their parties’ policies regarding freshwater, climate change, biodiversity and habitat loss, and working with public agencies such as the Department of Conservation.
Walkway Closed for Maintenance
This morning DOC ranger John Chambers and two contractors began work on some much needed track repairs. The walkway will be closed until the 1st September further notice.
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