I have happy news to share in this month’s report. The dent Chris, Tadhg and I made in the Japanese Honeysuckle infestation in Deborah continuing into Okura Esplanade is more pronounced and ready for planting as can be seen from Fig1(a) and 1(b). There are other infestations in Okura Esplanade contiguous to Fig1(b) we will be work on in the…
Pateke at Stillwater
Pateke/Brown Teal on the Lagoon There are three pateke on the lagoon behind the Weiti chenier – one male and two females. The male is in front and has a greeny/iridescent head and one of the females is ringed – metal/white. Pateke have bred here for the past two years at least and it’s looking good for this year too.…
20/21 Karepiro Birds
Bird News from the Beach 20/21 Seasons The Weiti and Okura cheniers and Karepiro beach offer a wonderful opportunity to view at close hand some iconic New Zealand waders. These areas are ecologically sensitive and care should be taken to keep out of the roped-off areas where New Zealand Dotterels and Variable Oystercatchers nest, and remember not to disturb the…
AGM Chairperson’s Report 2020
For those that missed out on our previous AGM….. Friends of Okura Bush AGM 16 August 2020 @4pm Okura Hall, Okura River Road Chairperson’s Report Welcome everyone. It’s great to see you all. Thank you for coming. Just a briefing of what FOOB has been up to over the last year and we’ll then go on to listen to our…
Weeding report for May 2021
For the month of May 2021, together Chris and I, we worked on both Deborah and Stillwater Reserves, doing pest plant management. For a few days we were joined by a volunteer Tadgh for the Japanese Honeysuckle and Privet control in Deborah Reserve. Kane Kvasnicka joined us for the Stillwater Reserve work.
Okura Bush Update Autumn 2021 – Site Visit
In May 2018, a rāhui was placed on the Okura Bush due to poor track design and maintenance. Heading into winter with a track covered in mud with stressed and exposed tree roots raised alarm bells throughout the community. Local mana whenua iwi met with the community and our Conservation Department for the closure of this forest. This was to…
OFF21 CANCELLED due to level 2 restrictions!!
We are gutted that our environmental fundraiser has had to be cancelled due to level 2 restrictions! If you’d like to make a donation to Friends of Okura Bush’s environmental restoration projects…The account number is: 38-9020-0576390-01Thanks for your support, we really appreciate it.
Okura Forest Festival 20th Feb 2021
Our annual fundraiser festival is back! We’d love you to join us for “The Best One Day Festival” https://www.facebook.com/OkuraForestFestival
Here’s to a great 2021
Wishing all our volunteers and supporters a Merry Christmas, a wonderful summer and a very special 2021.A HUGE thank you to all of you who contribute in your own way.You make the difference. These local baby rurus in their ponga nest have just fledged.
Animal Pest Control Quarterly Report Q3 2020
General We have shifted the Northern Walkway Line to the Council boundary and about to start adding another line in the bush there. Next in line is extending Stillwater Boundary and a line along Okura Esplanade Reserve, and getting some DOC250s out to get those ferrets people are spotting intermittently! Okura Bush/ Kauri Dieback Disease It is with great sadness…
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