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Welcome to the Hisbiscus Coast Branch website

The Hibiscus Coast Branch of Forest and Bird is unique in the variety of landscapes available to us. The Whangaparaoa Peninsula extends out to the east, close to Tiritiri Matangi, an open sanctuary for birds. At the end of the peninsula is Shakespear Regional Park, currently a regional farm park, and the Navy land, which is undeveloped scrubland. Both these areas are being planted, by various volunteer groups, with native trees, to provide food and natural habitat for birds which migrate from Tiritiri. Intensive predator control is carried out in both these areas. Shakespear will have a predator proof fence in time.

The many beaches and estuaries along the coast offer a variety of habitat for sea birds and waders. Our area also encompasses farmland and all along the way, there are pockets of native bush. There are other predator control programmes in force.

We have several regional parks in or near our branch area. In addition to Shakespear, are Wenderholm, Scandretts and Tawharanui Parks.

Robins, which had been released from Tiritiri into Wenderholm, now inhabit some of the local bush areas around Waiwera, and bellbirds which have flown over from Tiritiri can be heard at Shakespear.

As a branch, our goal is to promote predator control throughout the Rodney District, and to preserve our existing areas of native bush to provide suitable habitat for the birds.

Our main restoration projects include Crocodile Island, a sandy island in the Orewa Estuary, now planted with pohutukawa, manuka and other native trees, and Raroa, which is an old school site in Stanmore Bay, where we are currently felling the macrocarpa and planting out as a native bush reserve. A small wetland area will be a feature of the restoration. Some kauri planted at the turn of the 20th century are on the site.

The sea plays a dominant role in our lives here, and we have supported the proposed marine reserves, one around Tiritiri and the Great Barrier Island Marine Reserve. The new sewage system being established by the Rodney District Council, should help clean up the water on local beaches, and hopefully restore the marine life to the rock pools.

Rodney District is undergoing a huge growth phase, with new schools and subdivisions being developed. Maintaining a watch over the environmental issues is an ongoing mission for all members. We welcome new members.

Philip Wrigley

Chair, Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird.

Look at the About the branch page for detailed information about our special projects such as Raroa Rd restoration, Crocodile Island, potting up, the green corridoor, etc.

Branch Information

KCC tree planting at Shakespear Park (July 2004)

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Home About the branch Activities Contact Us Join Forest and Bird Forest and Bird Homepage		Welcome to the Hisbiscus Coast Branch website The Hibiscus Coast Branch of Forest and Bird is unique in the variety of landscapes available to us. The Whangaparaoa Peninsula extends out to the east, close to Tiritiri Matangi, an open sanctuary for birds. At the end of the peninsula is Shakespear Regional Park, currently a regional farm park, and the Navy land, which is undeveloped scrubland. Both these areas are being planted, by various volunteer groups, with native trees, to provide food and natural habitat for birds which migrate from Tiritiri. Intensive predator control is carried out in both these areas. Shakespear will have a predator proof fence in time. The many beaches and estuaries along the coast offer a variety of habitat for sea birds and waders. Our area also encompasses farmland and all along the way, there are pockets of native bush. There are other predator control programmes in force. We have several regional parks in or near our branch area. In addition to Shakespear, are Wenderholm, Scandretts and Tawharanui Parks. Robins, which had been released from Tiritiri into Wenderholm, now inhabit some of the local bush areas around Waiwera, and bellbirds which have flown over from Tiritiri can be heard at Shakespear. As a branch, our goal is to promote predator control throughout the Rodney District, and to preserve our existing areas of native bush to provide suitable habitat for the birds. Our main restoration projects include Crocodile Island, a sandy island in the Orewa Estuary, now planted with pohutukawa, manuka and other native trees, and Raroa, which is an old school site in Stanmore Bay, where we are currently felling the macrocarpa and planting out as a native bush reserve. A small wetland area will be a feature of the restoration. Some kauri planted at the turn of the 20th century are on the site. The sea plays a dominant role in our lives here, and we have supported the proposed marine reserves, one around Tiritiri and the Great Barrier Island Marine Reserve. The new sewage system being established by the Rodney District Council, should help clean up the water on local beaches, and hopefully restore the marine life to the rock pools. Rodney District is undergoing a huge growth phase, with new schools and subdivisions being developed. Maintaining a watch over the environmental issues is an ongoing mission for all members. We welcome new members. Philip Wrigley Chair, Hibiscus Coast Forest & Bird. Look at the About the branch page for detailed information about our special projects such as Raroa Rd restoration, Crocodile Island, potting up, the green corridoor, etc. Branch Information KCC tree planting at Shakespear Park (July 2004)

© Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc. Hibiscus Coast Branch Website. All rights reserved. Comments regarding this website can be sent to webmaster@forestandbird.org.nz