Arboriculture Students Reach New Heights Climbing
The Otago Polytechnic Arboriculture course students have been going to Orokonui every year for the past 11 years to carry out specialized tree felling. During this time, students have felled thousands of unwanted pine and eucalyptus trees in the sanctuary and freed several hectares to regenerate into native forest. The Arboriculture progamme has advanced their weed control programme by several years. This valuable habitat is now frequented by endangered species such as kiwi, kaka and NZ falcon.
This partnership highlights how the Otago polytechnic helps fulfil community need and this is indeed a win-win arrangement.
Once a year the students get to climb New Zealand's tallest tree that is in the Orokonui Ecosanctuary as part of the end of year celebrations.
Check the video of the latest climb!
Published on 22 Nov 2024
Orderdate: 22 Nov 2024
Expiry: 28 Feb 2025
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Arboriculture Students Reach New Heights Climbing
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