And in Hastings/Havelock North Too
ry he growing demand for " native plants has prompted Hastings/Havelock North Forest and Bird to give trees away. A nursery established by the branch has already garnered a Civic Award, four years after it was set up on the property of branch member Joan Burn. ‘Four volunteers turn up at least once a week without fail? says branch chairman Raewyn Ricketts who, with her husband Don, is also involved in the project. ‘The aim of our branch is to encourage and promote the growing of native trees in
Hawkes Bay and to this end we raise approximately 5000 seedlings annually. This past year we have distributed more than 3000 plants — the others will carry over to next season. "These plants go to reserves, schools, private individuals and marae. ‘In our latest initiative we have arranged to supply a "plant-growing unit" from Trees for Survival to Hastings Intermediate School. The pupils there will grow 1500 native trees a year, with encouragement, practical help and seedlings provided by our nursery volunteers.’
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Forest and Bird, Issue 303, 1 February 2002, Page 41
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