Otari-Wiltons Bush Kaiwarawara Stream, Otari-Wilton's Bush, Wellington. Otari-Wilton's Bush is the largest area of original native forest in Wellington. The Kennett Brothers began helping reforest weedy areas in and around Otari in 1997. In 2002, they were contracted by the Otari Wilton's Bush Trust to coordinate the reforestation of a one kilometre-long weed infested area beside Kaiwharawhara Stream, which flows through Otari. Bronwen Wall has worked with them on this major project and they have been supported by a large number of wonderful volunteers. By 2005, a dense forest canopy had been achieved on half of the 21 sites in the valley.
To learn more about Otari-Wilton's Bush visit www.otariwiltonsbush.org.nz. |