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| Our Environment: Issue 24 Spring 2000 |
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Bexley Wetlands Restoration Project
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Bexley
Wetlands, with its freshwater springs, salt marsh, mudflats, birds and fish,
is slowly being transformed – back to its original state. Development
of the largely unused grazing paddocks situated between Bexley Road and
the Avon River began in April last year, when the Bexley Wetlands Trust
was formed. One of the Trust’s aims is to foster community and school
input and increase public awareness of this area through involvement and
education. Regular community planting days are organised by the Trust and
Christchurch City Council. Plants are supplied by the Council, or donated
by Trees for Canterbury, in conjunction with The Warehouse chain.
A draft development plan being produced by the City Council’s Parks Unit will be released for public comment later this month. One of the biggest concerns is how to deal with the old scrap metal recovery yard. This ceased to operate in the1970s but contaminants still remain. Although Bexley Wetland is reverting to its natural state, it still has a long way to go and needs every bit of help and support it can get. If you would like to contribute to the establishment of this valuable wildlife habitat, you can get involved in community planting days or offer financial support. To find out about working parties and other events, and be kept informed of progress at the wetland, contact Mia Colberts, of the Bexley Wetland Trust.
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