A new project removing pest trees and clearing weeds near
the confluence of the Waioeka River and Tarawa Creek is a
‘double win’ for the community with new jobs and long
term environmental and amenity benefits in the
area.
The enhancement project is a collaboration
between Ōpōtiki District Council, Department of
Conservation and Bay of Plenty Regional Council. The initial
pest-plant removal is supported by the Provincial Growth
Fund and will create jobs as part of the region’s COVID-19
recovery.
Regional Council contractors will begin
cutting and stacking unwanted weed trees (mostly privet,
willow and woolly nightshade) this week [subs week of 6 July
2020 weather dependant] and the clearing is the first step
in the longer-term enhancement project to encourage
recreational use and improve the environment for native
species within the
area.
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