Our focus over the past few months has been on controlling aggressive species including Jasmine, Japanese Honeysuckle and Blue Morning Glory along the Tenetahi Road bush area bordering Leigh harbour. We have also started replanting this area and distributing
mulch and are currently awaiting Auckland Council’s additional support, once approval has been received from Auckland Transport, which will enable us to tackle this massive weed control project more effectively.
In addition to our work on Tenetahi Road, we have targeted other weed hotspots, including areas where ladder fern and Pitted Crassula are becoming established. Our proactive approach includes removing flowering climbing asparagus before it has a chance to seed, along with managing a large area of ginger that threatens to merge into the bush.
On October 6, we worked with Steven and Leanne Hyde to address a variety of weeds above Omaha Cove, focusing on moth plant and woolly nightshade. Our efforts have been bolstered by Phil Jones, who is also managing significant infestations of these species on nearby properties. Eliminating these seed sources is essential if we are to make further progress.
We’re very pleased to welcome Damian Moody to our trapping team. He is now managing the Mathesons Bush traps. His extensive experience in trapping is already enhancing our pest control efforts.
While we’ve observed a marked reduction in pest animal numbers, we’re gearing up for a new, coordinated trapping and baiting programme this spring and summer, with a focus on mustelid control.
Thank you to all our volunteers and partners for their hard work and dedication which is helping us to make significant headway in managing invasive weeds and enhancing the local biodiversity.
