18 Jul 2024

Natives out-compete gorse in no-plant regeneration

From Afternoons, 1:35 pm on 18 July 2024
Tim Park (centre with hat) sharing Long Gully Bush Reserve's history with trustees.

Tim Park (centre with hat) sharing Long Gully Bush Reserve's history with trustees. Photo: Sarah Wilcox

No-plant regeneration is a method that let's nature lead the way, and its seen landscapes transform from a scrubby paddock to a lush native paradise.

Famously pioneered by Hugh Wilson in Akaroa's Hinewai Reserve, the practice is bearing fruit in Wellington's Long Gully Bush Reserve.

Otari-Wilton Bush manager Tim Park speaks to Emile about the benefits of playing the long game.

Silver Stream in Long Gully Bush Reserve.

Silver Stream in Long Gully Bush Reserve. Photo: Sarah Wilcox