Planting with JHC Environment Group at the Waihōpai - 23 March 2022
Hot weather slowed down the digging (it was dry and hard) and led to lots of discussion on conditions and what is needed for plants to live and grow in. The crew from JHC Environment Group got right into the planting and planted NZ natives grown at the Southland Community Nursery and plants that they had propogated themselves at home and school - a great contribution to the Waihōpai Restoration Project area. There was identification and selection of appropriate plants, learning what a NZ native is and how riparian planting can enhance an area, and discussion on what ecosourcing means. We planted tī kōuka (cabbage tree), harakeke (flax), kōwhai, ribbonwood, broadleaf, karamū, Pittosporum species, Koromiko (Hebe) and mingimingi. A great project working alongside Environment Southland continuing this wonderful restoration project for the wider Southland community.
Bronwyn
Posted: 24 March 2022