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Addington Bush
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Addington Bush |
NZERN Reg. |
87 |
Approx area (ha) |
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Commenced |
1994 |
Comments |
Network of 8 native bush planting projects in Addington to form a wildlife corridor. Giving Addington a "native bush" character. |
Volunteers |
Working bee on third Sunday of each month from 11am to 1pm. Also occasional work in Addington Bush Nursery. |
| Location |
In Addington, Christchurch |
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Catchment(s) |
Information to come. |
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| Contact |
Mike Peters (03) 338 5451 |
| Community Involvement |
Addington Bush Society, Addington Neighbourhood Association, Sacred Heart Addington School, St Marys Anglican Church, Addington School, Manuka Cottage, YMCA Conservation Corps. |
Social History |
Project began in December 1994. Local residents decided to tear down their fences and create a common bush area. This lead to the establishment of an area of land with separate title. Some local council staff initially opposed this but after a short |
Information Provided By |
Barbara Dutton, Pip Stevens, Jessica Peters, Graeme Cook, Michelle Hyder, Belinda Gaucher, Dr Colin Meurk, Matthew Carter, Euan Hefford, Mike Peters, Sue Clark, Simon Fenwick. |
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Updated 07/10/2008 5.31AM by PIPI4
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