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Wekanui Biodiversity Forum
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Wekanui Biodiversity Forum etc etc. Introduction paragraph/s goes here.

Contents

  1. When
  2. Location
  3. Directions
  4. Program
  5. Registration
  6. Contact details
  7. See also
  8. External links
  9. Further reading
  10. Information provided by

When (edit)
9.15am - 3.15pm, 29 June 2020


Location (edit)
St Davids Church Centre, Church Street, Te Aroha, Wekanui


Directions (edit)
From Hamilton drive into Te Aroha over the bridge and turn left at the main street (clock tower ahead). Then first right into Lawrence Ave (you cant see this road sign but it is Lawrence Ave) and first left into Church Street. The Centre is on the right and there is plenty of street parking.


Programme (edit)

This Forum is an opportunity for you to:

  • meet with others who undertake biodiversity related work
  • support the work of Te Aroha Earthwatch community group and Matamata Piako District Council
  • establish on-going partnerships for biodiversity restoration
  • get updates on Forum projects
  • hear discussion and presentations on a practical restoration plan for degraded edge vegetation on Mt Te Aroha
  • hear about the Statement on National Priorities for protecting rare and threatened native biodiversity on private land project and give feedback on the statements

Key outcome: Gain ideas to restore degraded forest vegetation.

Agenda for the Day

9.15am Morning tea
9.30am Housekeeping for the day
9.35am Setting the scene for viewing the Reserve
Mt Te Aroha Reserve, Steve Fabish, Parks Officer, Matamata Piako District Council
Local Community Group experiences and views, Mary Hansen, Te Aroha Earthwatch
10. 00am Visit to the restoration site
Walk to the reserve at the bottom of Mt Te Aroha, view and discuss the condition of the vegetation.
Bring walking boots/shoes and wet weather jacket.
11.00am Presentations and discussion
Plant pest management of the Reserve, Chris Hale, Plant Pest Contractor, Environment Waikato.
Planting plan for the site, Wayne Bennett, Forest Flora
12.30pm Lunch (provided)
1.15pm Presentations continued with discussion
Experiences of a Community Group Planting team Pat Williams (to be confirmed)
Where to from here with the Reserve.
1.45pm Project Kahikatea presentation
Brief updates from community groups on their projects
2.15pm Katrina Spencer, DOC, Introducing the Statement on National Priorities for Protecting Rare and Threatened Native Biodiversity on Private Land that DOC has published to support and inform councils, community groups and private land owners .
3.15pm

Conclusion and afternoon tea

Please note
Bring handouts of information you think maybe of use to Forum attendees.


Registration (edit)

Deadline
20/03/2013
Fitness
Medium
Cost
Free

Contact (edit)
Joe Bloggs (01) 338 5451


See also (edit)


External links (edit)

  • www.wekanuibiodiversity.org.nz


Further reading (edit)

  • Addington Bush by Joe Bloggs
  • 10,000 plant trees in Addington
  • Addington green fingers. Daily Times.


Information provided by (edit)

George Smith, Mary Taylor, Paki Jones


Keyword (edit)
Wekanui Biodiversity Forum

Last updated 2 December 2007 3.41PM by PIPI