‘Native background’ planting project

Forest and Bird, Issue 292, 1 May 1999, Page 45

‘Native background’ planting project

Mid-North Branch.

— Val Dunn.

id-North Forest and Bird has carried out a project to promote the Society and the branch at Morris and James Pottery works at Matakana, near Warkworth. An area was designed and planted with 230 native trees and shrubs as the background for photographing weddings and special occasions where a natural outdoor theme is required. Morris

and James presented the branch with a pottery plaque recognizing the native area as a ‘Mid-North Forest and Bird planting project. The plaque will be hung at the entrance of the pottery showroom, with photographs of the planting project placed in a frame, and Forest and Bird membership forms at hand. A small sign will also be placed at the planting site.

Caretaker for Ruapehu lodge

An unpaid caretaker is required at Forest and Bird’s Ruapehu Lodge for the duration of the 1999 ski season. Preference will be given to current Forest and Bird members. Duties include checking accommodation authorities and organising cleaning and maintenance. For more information contact Lyn Bates at Central Office, telephone (04) 385-7374 or email Bates|@wn.forest-bird.org.nz