Ian Farrelly is pleased to share that Farrelly Calves Limited have now completed the planting of the native plants
For us at Farrelly Calves, this project represents the culmination of a long-held vision to restore the Kakepuku corridor following the removal of pine trees several years ago.
Earlier this year, the area was re-fenced to make it stock-proof, and a helicopter was brought in to spray out the weeds that had taken hold after the pine removal. In preparation for planting, two Te Awamutu College student weekend workers were employed during the school holidays to clear dead and larger weeds across the site.
In late June, the first delivery of native plants arrived from Forest Flora. We have a long-established relationship with them and have great confidence in the quality of their plants. Planting began in mid-July and continued over a four-month period, with Jessie, our gardener, completing majority of the work.
Thanks to ongoing rainfall into November and favourable growing conditions, most of the plants are now successfully in the ground. A small number have been retained to grow on and will be used as replacements for any plants that do not survive. These will be planted in Autumn once release weeding or spraying has been completed.
We sincerely thank Regen Waikato for your support of this project and for making funding available to enable the purchase of these plants. Your contribution has played a key role in restoring this important landscape.
