Lowland native forest regeneration project at Kate Valley showing positive signs of growth
The lowland forest at North Canterbury's Tiromoana Bush is now successfully regenerating – 13 years after the first trees were planted as part of an ambitious restoration project.
One restoration area by Kate Pond, and visible from the public walkway, has been particularly successful, Dr David Norton says. The trees are now between 4 and 6 metres tall and their canopies are closing over.
"As the native trees grow they're providing a cool, shady habitat for other native species to flourish. We're seeing ferns, five-fingers, mahoe, coprosmas and other species that weren't planted, but are returning to the forest floor because the conditions are right. Native bird species, such as the korimako (bellbird), tūi and kererū (pigeon) are also flourishing in this restored and regenerating habitat."
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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81.9% Yes
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15.3% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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TV 1 last night.
Did any body watch A Remarkable Place to Die last night?
Did I miss something at the end as it went straight to the next program after the adds.with no finish
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