Liz December 9th, 2016
STEPS has asked Auckland Council for updates to the interpretive signs on the Roy Clements treeway, and 7 signs are now in the Albert Eden Local Board budget for July 2016-June 2017.
We are modifying existing signs, updating the text / photos and relocating some; adding also a map. One particular concern we have is in relation to the strength and nature of the materials and their accessibility / location. Since vandalism (tagging) remains an issue AC cleans them regularly. AC will soon appoint a technical designer to assist.
STEPS has drafted text and started collecting photos old and new. Some of the main topics we are working with are:
- Mount Albert Grammar School and Roy Clements
- Community restoration planting
- Health of waterways
- Wetlands
- Springs and aquifers
We also plan the use of QR codes for more detail, by placing on each sign a QR code which refers to a particular web page. People use their mobiles to link for further information. – eg species list for each different location. Over time we could include birds & fish as well as plants.
If you have photos or ideas please contact us through our web site.
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Liz September 10th, 2016
The attached species list was compiled in 2016 by Sel Arbuckle and Liz Walker. Nick Goldwater has now added a few more wetland species. STEPS thanks Sel and Nick.
If you have additional information please contact us via our web site.
PLANTS Meola 2016 BW Nov
Info was also added from:
Esler, AE. Changes in the native plant cover of urban Auckland, New Zealand, NZ Journal of Botany, 1991, Vol 29, 177-196
Key to Community:
C coastal under influence of salt water
W wetland freshwater, open country
S scrub woody, devping thru manuka/ kanuka
F forest tall, little or no manuka/ kanuka
O open dry to moist open places
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Tags: Meola Creek, plants, Roy Clements Treeway
Liz August 3rd, 2016
STEPS held the 2016 AGM on 31 May. Speakers included:
- David Barker, Auckland Council speaking on Significant Ecological Areas
- Professor Simon Milne of AUT announcing support for STEPS website
- David Ward of Watercare Services updating us on the large sewerage project which impacts Meola Creek.
The Report of the Chair is attached along with photos of planting and other activities in 2015-16 year.
Thanks to all our members and supporters for their ongoing involvement in improving Meola Creek.
MEOLA CREEK AND STEPS 2015-16 publish
MEOLA CREEK AND STEPS 2015-16 AELBSTEPS-Chairpersons Report 2015-16 v1.3 Final
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