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An area off Rishworth Street known as Rishworth Reserve borders the Waiwhetū Stream. This has been planted with native species to decrease effects of flooding.
Ongoing Work
Ongoing Work
Planting and Weeding
Planting and Weeding
Natives are planted and managed at the reserve. Regular weeding is a significant part of the management to ensure plants are able to grow effectively.
Mulching
Mulching
Managing and suppressing weeds is helped by mulching.
Tracking and Trapping
Tracking and Trapping
We are continually tracking for pests such as rats and mustelids that will negatively impact the reserve. We have a trapping regime and keep records of what is caught.
Bird Count
Bird Count
We are working on a bird count in the reserve.
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