Island restoration in the north
THE FAR NORTH branch has begun the task of revegetating Motupapa or Cocked Hat Island with local native species. The five-hectare sland is near the mouth of the Kerikeri Inlet in the Bay of [slands, and was purchased by the Department of Conservition a few years ago. The island had been totally cleared, and at one stage had oats on it. Today only remqants of native vegetation ‘emain, scattered around the sland foreshores.
The first plantings of pohutukawa, flax, coprosma and other shrubs have survived the dry northern summer, and will be extended this year. Branch members have also installed water collection containers. The project will recreate both plant and animal habitat. Once initial plantings are established, a number of coastal species of limited distribution or threatened status such as coastal maire, tawapou and bindweed will be introduced.
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Forest and Bird, Issue 268, 1 May 1993, Page 9
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143Island restoration in the north Forest and Bird, Issue 268, 1 May 1993, Page 9
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