Dalmore Reserve is a small reserve in the suburb of Dalmore in Dunedin.[1] It is managed by Dunedin City Council who purchased the land in 1990 from the Dominican Order.[1] The 6-hectare reserve is primarily lowland native forest and features a community garden and walking tracks.[2][1][3]
History
editIn October 2016, local residents established a community garden.[4][5][6] It was officially opened by Mayor Dave Cull and Councillor Jinty MacTavish.[1]
Flora and fauna
editThe reserve is predominantly lowland native forest and is classified as an Urban Biodiversity Mapped Area in Dunedin City Council's Second Generation District Plan.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Stevens, Sam (29 May 2008). "Planting seedlings for the future". Otago Daily Times Online News. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ a b Star, Star (18 January 2015). "'Bandits' have big plans for park". Otago Daily Times Online News. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ "North East Valley Walks | Bitfern". Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ "Garden to feed Dalmore's folk". Otago Daily Times Online News. 20 October 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ Elder, Vaughan (27 December 2015). "Pine Hill digging its own garden". Otago Daily Times Online News. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ "August 2017". Eco Living in Action. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
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