Nature
Jaggers Bush – Prioritised Reserve for Ecological Restoration
Nestled between the bustling suburbs of Westmere and Western Springs Football clubs, Seddon Fields is Jaggers Bush, a narrow but significant strip of coastal broadleaf forest. This reserve offers a quiet green space for native wildlife, playing an important role in the ecological network of the area. Where is it? Jaggers Bush can be accessed…
Read MoreFrancis St Reserve, Grey Lynn
Francis Street Reserve is a local park located in the Grey Lynn suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. Situated at 4 Warnock Street, Grey Lynn Edgars Creek, a stream that runs through Grey Lynn, is at the bottom of Francis Street Reserve. Auckland Council Healthy Waters has undertaken significant stormwater improvements to Edgars Creek, with…
Read MoreWaitemata Local Board: Ecological Restoration Overview
Some of our local parks, Jaggers Bush, Western Springs Park and Wellpark Reserve (opposite Westmere School) are at the highest level within Waitemata Local Board for Ecological Restoration. We have some beautiful urban ngahere in Waitemata, cared for and maintened by the work of Auckland Council’s specialist contractors and also helped by community groups. Auckland…
Read MorePredator Free Grey Lynn – Trapping Workshop
Have you heard of Predator Free 2050? “Imagine an Aotearoa New Zealand where our native species are safe from extinction and thriving alongside us… That’s why Predator Free 2050 is working towards eradication of three of our most damaging predators (rats, stoats, and possums) – and even in the city we have a role to…
Read MoreEdgars Creek – Auckland Council Stormwater Upgrade – Grey Lynn and Coxs Bay
Did you notice Wellpark Ave closed for almost a year? Works at the bottom of Francis St? It’s all part of stormwater improvements to Edgars Creek which runs Stanmore St down to Fife St where it runs out to sea. So what has Auckland Council Stormwater team been doing? We reached out to Auckalnd Councilwith…
Read MoreWai-a-te-Ao Bullock Track – Ecological Restoration
Wai-a-te-Ao Bullock Track Restoration The Auckland Central Branch of Forest and Bird has a vision is to create an urban oasis where we can learn, enjoy and respect the natural world in the Inner city suburbs. This area is one you may not really notice – as you drive up and down the Bullock Track.…
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