Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council
As part of the collaboration with the Scannell family and the Department of Conservation, we’re contributing funding for the tree works, to build on a previous bat habitat planting project in the area.
These trees have been important bat roosting habitats for many years and are home to maternal pekapeka-tou-roa (long tail bats).
In the long term, the native plants beneath the roadside trees are expected to increase foraging opportunities for the long-tailed bats and help to provide ongoing roosting habitat.
Arborist work is expected to be ongoing for the next fortnight, though the clean-up of the site is likely to take a further several weeks to complete.
For all enquiries, please contact Land Management Advisor Nicky Reddecliffe on 027 285 9071.
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