What we are doing
We are removing the decaying pine trees at Churchill Park in Glendowie to create a strong and biodiverse ecosystem.
We are planting new trees including:
- mānuka
- kānuka
- māhoe
- tī kōuka.
What we aim to do
This project aims to:
- improve the environment
- increase resilience to climate change.
It will also:
- preserve the park's 'countryside in the city' atmosphere
- significantly improve local facilities.
Why we are doing this
Many pine trees are in an advanced state of decay. Each year around 10 to 20 trees die or fall.
This creates an increasing risk to public safety, particularly to:
- nearby properties
- community members who use the park.
How we plan to do this
We will replace unsafe and old pine trees with a variety of native and exotic trees and shrubs. This will provide shade for the public, livestock and local bird populations.
Then we will focus on removing pine trees in Stand 1, 2A and 2B as shown in the map.
Next steps include:
- extensive planting
- managing weed species and pest animals
- installing stock-exclusion fencing.
