Date/Time
Date(s) - Thu 5 September
19:00 - 20:30
Join Wellington Forest & Bird to hear from Chris Cosslett about 25 years of progress protecting Long Gully Bush – the largest area of protected private land in Wellington city.
The Wellington Natural Heritage Trust owns and manages this 100-hectare reserve adjacent to Zealandia. Exclusion of large animal pests and the intensive management of small animal pests has resulted in impressive native forest recovery without the need for planting.
Chris is employed by the Trust to take care of weeds and animal pests, maintain goat-proof fencing and manage relationships with the neighbours. He has a Bachelor of Parks and Recreation Management from Lincoln University and a Masters of Environmental Studies from Victoria University. Following an earlier career as a contract researcher/analyst, these days he is involved mainly in practical matters. His main areas of interest and experience are native revegetation, pest and weed control, forestry and open space planning and management. Chris loves trees and believes the world needs a lot more of them. He is particularly interested in high value alternatives to pines for small-scale timber production.
Doors open from 6.30 pm – join them for a cuppa before the talk.