Classroom in a Wetland

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Classroom in a Wetland

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Preparations for underfill planting Paul Mason

Victoria University’s classroom in a wetland!

Five years ago, Victoria University Wellington students planted a swathe of nursery trees in the Wairio Wetland.

This landmark wetland habitat was created in the late 1980s by Ducks Unlimited in Collaboration with the Department of Conservation (DOC).

Last week the Victoria University biodiversity team were back. Stephen Hartley and his team were armed with over 300 specimen trees (Kahikatea, Totara, Tawaki (or Swamp) Maire & Cabbage)- sourced thanks to a $2000 grant from DOC - to continue their comparative research into cost effective restoration processes by adding these trees as infill planting.

The cold but enthusiastic University team were supported by members of Ducks Unlimited and DOC.

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