Project Rameka

A local response to global climate change ... Situated in Golden Bay, New Zealand, Project Rameka is a carbon sink that focuses on forest restoration, biodiversity and non-motorised recreation. The 50-hectare property was bought in 2008 by Jonathan Kennett and Bronwen Wall. It is managed by an incorporated society. For more information and to receive a membership form, you can email: projectrameka [at] kennett.co.nz

Location: Rameka Valley, Takaka, Golden Bay, New Zealand

The Rameka Easy Track

Saturday 20 September 2008

The tree planting was followed by an extended pot-luck BBQ, with the highlight once again being a huge pot of soup and homemade bread supplied by Fil and Albie. Yum. That's worth the trip up the hill on it's own!

Feeling fully fueled up, we spent the afternoon extending the easy Rameka Track. At this work party, we were branching off the historic Rameka Trail to sidle around the main spur on the Project property.

At first, the digging was easy, and within 2 hours, we had covered over 200 metres. Then, as the terrain became steeper, progress slowed. It's going to be a fantastic ride/walk once it's built, but there is still a lot of work to do before it can be officially open.
Thanks to Frankie, Karl, Bronnie, Jonathan, Seamus, Derrie, Rickie, Patrick, Martin, Marie, Blake and Sam for plugging the hard yards.

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