Activity log
This page features write-ups and photographs from activities conducted as part of the carbon project.
Due to national and global economic problems we have regrettably seen a decrease in environmental spending.
To make up for this we have been planting extra trees including natives and fruit trees. This increases diversity and provides food for birds and insects.
20 Sep 2009
On November the first, Olmec and Melisa got married on the family farm near the carbon plantation.
With guests coming from as far away as El Salvador and the USA, we decided to plant a tree for each guest. Friends and family were able to pick a tree from an assortment of seedlings and attach a tag with their personal message. The concept proved popular and resulted in 45 trees being planted.
01 Nov 2008
The recent wet period has left plenty of indication where water collects and runs. Today we filled in some of the damper gaps between the trees with native flax. One day their flowers will attract Bell Birds and possibly Tui.
13 Sep 2008
Late August, the ground is nice and damp and the days are getting longer. Another 100 trees in the ground.
23 Aug 2008
It's all in an afternoons work. Here we are up on the hill at one of the planting sites with a collection of ornamental and carbon seqestering trees ready for planting.
12 Jul 2008
Snow was on the ground and mountains all around. Chill clear air, crisp and still.
06 Jul 2008
A heroic effort this weekend from our team of seven planters. Together we successfully planted 190 trees.
31 May 2008
A real autumn day with persistent light drizzle and low cloud, no wind and stunning views down the valley.
25 May 2008
16 Mar 2008
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01 Dec 2007