I spotted this patch of landscaped grounds at the entrance to a new subdivision north of Milton (Otago) the other day - Douglas fir planted amongst copper tussock. What were they thinking?
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Perhaps they are trying to sell properties by offering a free Christmas tree?
Its a sad reflection of the fact that so much high country in Otago is being overrun with wilding conifers, maybe the landscaper missed the irony in the design. I'd be happy to help them harvest these free Christmas trees . . .
I too shake my head in wonder every time I pass that site!
You only have to look at Tongariro National park too with its wilding pines to realise what a blight they are.The Kawekas are another example.
Yes, but even worse when people deliberately induce this configuration in a landscaped setting - invasive conifers marching through a native tussock grassland.
Yes true Jesse whoever designed this should have known better!Im forever having problems doing reveg for architects who think they know what they are doing.
Yea I've seen it too. This is the site you are talking about http://www.calderstewart.co.nz/index.php?revolution-hills Its Calder Stewart Constructions Head office and apparently its an architectural showcase site. It looks just like the McKenzie Basin. Sadly a lot of New Zealanders and tourists think things like pines and Douglas Fir are native in NZ.
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