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Project

July • Sherwood Forest

Otatara Scenic Reserve

Location:
Dunns Road, Otatara
Region:
Invercargill
District:
ICC
Commenced:
1995
Access:
Open
Area (ha):
42
Contact:
Parks and Recreation Office
Phone:
03 219 9070
Email:
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Description

Remnant of mixed podocarp forest. Plantings on boundary of reserve. Walking track, interpretation, toilet.

Historic involvement

Otatara Landcare Group, Otatara School

Current involvement

Invercargill City Council

Plantings have been undertaken along the south side, with flax and cabbage tree being the main species used.
A good track enables visitors to enjoy this remnant.
Otatara Scenic Reserve Entrance Interpretation Sign.
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  • Bowmans Bush, Otatara
  • Bushy Point Gambles, Otatara
  • Bushy Point OLG Restoration Project, Otatara
  • Bushy Point, Rances, Otatara
  • Invercargill Estuary Walkway
  • Kerr Bush, Myross Bush
  • Kew Bush, Invercargill
  • Kingswood Bush Weedbusters
  • Omaui Reserve Restoration Project
  • Oreti Totara Dune Forest
  • Phillips St Reserve, Invercargill
  • Sandy Point Domain, Invercargill
  • Southland Community Nursery
  • Thomsons Bush, Invercargill
  • Waihopai Dam Wetlands, Invercargill

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