Our vision is to create a sanctuary for Central Southland native fauna and flora in our own 63ha block of native bush called Motu Ngahere (Island of Bush).
Motu Ngahere is one of the few remnant native forests in Central Southland that was once part of a large continuous forest that included the Forest Hill Reserve.
Currently over 100 native species have been recorded including large, mature podocarp and rata, supported by a diverse understory of hardwoods, ferns and some rare threatened plants such as white mistletoe (Tupeia antartica). The limestone substrate and associated outcrops create interesting features and provide habitats for some of the more unusual plants on the site. The open paddocks at the top provide views across Southland where you can even see Stewart Island on a clear day!
As at 16 March 2020 total number of pests eliminated: 473
Small
420
Large
53
Plants
52
Ollie began work with AB Lime at the end of 2018 as our full-time Conservation Ranger. He has been hard at work setting in motion:
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