The Te Ahu a Turanga project stretches 11.5 km between Ashhurst and Woodville and after 5 years of dedicated work the road is soon to be open.
Alongside the impressive new infrastructure is a plethora of positive ecological outcomes including; planting over 1 million native plants, protection of QEll forests, avoidance and monitoring of At-Risk species, creation of offset sites, bush retirement, years of pest control to protect native species and the protection of waterways across the project scope. Due to the support and dedication of project iwi partners, construction and environmental teams, Te Ahu a Turanga has been able to leave the environment of the project in a better state than what it was found in and create positive ecological benefits for years to come.
This talk explains how vulnerable environments and species were protected over the years of the project and what this means for the area going forward.
Part of a monthly programme of talks presented by Forest & Bird Manawatū Branch.
All welcome.
