In late summer WCC carried out an extensive spraying programme over all of Lakewood Reserve. Some of the sprayed areas will become our planting blocks for this winter, after they have been cut-over and prepared. We are now extending north alongside the stream, and this year almost every plant will be on the flat. This is a big improvement from earlier years, when planting was on some very steep areas. Over the summer the plants have made good growth, but as would be expected after the long dry spells, some will need to be replaced. Once again 500 plants have been ordered from WCC. If the weather is unsuitable, planting may be delayed to either within the following week or the following Saturday. |
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