Tree Planting

On the 2nd of September our class went to the Ngati Rangiteaorere Kahikatea Stand near the Whakatane turn off on SH30. We met up with Richard Guest and his team from NZ Wildlands who showed us how to plant trees correctly.

He showed us the bright ribbons that indicated there were plants placed in the area for planting. We got into groups of 2 or 3  and collected the fertiliser tablets and spades. We went into the shrub and started planting.

We all worked very hard, using the correct techniqes to ensure that the 200 Rata trees we planted had a fighting chance of survival. We were helping restore the land to native bush and plants.

At the end of the two hours of planting we all gathered around the sign that showed where we were and so we could create memories that students  in ten years time could look at to find out what it we did when we were at Rotokawa.

Liam, Mikey and Mrs tetley working hard.

Richard guest and his team.