PDF (1.9MB) - Canterbury University Tramping Club

we are organizing a guided tour with
Dr. Colin Meurk, a landscape ecologist
from Landcare Research!!
Colin is a biologist with particular interest
in characterising the cultural (rural
and urban) landscapes in New Zealand
- a much neglected field of
natural history here - and raising
awareness about the poor condition
of our lowland indigenous
habitats, promoting their protection
and restoration.
September 26th
Walk with Dr Colin Meurk
around the hidden native treasures
of Christchurch. We will meet
at the UCSA carpark at 0900 and
first visit the ancient kahikatea
swamp forest of Riccarton Bush.
Then we’ll head towards Travis
Wetland to see various stages of
regeneration and restoration of
wetlands and young swamp forest.
New Brighton is next where
we will see some restored coastal
bush, and returning via the edge
of the estuary (salt marsh), restored
riparian forest on the mid
Heathcote River. Finally we’ll discover
the Wigram Retention Basin (a major
wetland and riparian habitats created
partly to reduce flooding and pollution
of the upper Heathcote River). We will
return to the university by 3pm at latest.
Please bring lunch, rain jacket and
sturdy footwear.
This is a unique opportunity for you to
learn more about native plants in New
Zealand from an expert and a chance
to see new corners of Christchurch!
You can sign up for this day trip on
the CUTC meeting or email Veronica:
veronicaulfves@yahoo.com. There will
be a limited number of people who can
come, so first in first served…
For people keen to get your fingers
dirty and help out with restoration
in Canterbury…
Otamahua/Quail Island Restoration
Trust. The Quail Island Restoration
THE RESULTS OF THE SAVE THE WHALES CAMPAIGN.
NOTE THE WHALE BETWEEN THE TWO ISLANDS IN
THE CENTER-LEFT OF THE IMAGE.
trust aims to restore Quail species on
the island through planting appropriate
native trees and shrubs and repopulating
bird, insect and reptile life,
as well as preserving historic sites and
recreational use. Through the efforts
of volunteers the Trust has been able
to undertake the activities required to
achieve this goal, such as regular tree
planting days and weed control. The
tree planting group goes to the island
in weekends leaving from Littleton Harbour
at 9:30am returning at 3:30pm.
Just turn up and catch the ferry or contact
Alison Ross on (03) 328 8350 or
at: venice@xtra.co.nz.
Bonnie and Veronica
TERM 4, 2004
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