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Butterfly creek picnic area will be closed 18-20th
September 18 - September 20
Butterfly creek picnic area will be closed 18-20th September – Whilst tree felling at the Kowhai/ Mackenzie track junction is being undertaken park users should wait at the barrier to be guided through the work site.
Hi Eastbourne community board and stake holders
After assessing the Safety and Health of trees at Butterfly creek picnic area in 2023 Greater Wellington Regional council has undertaken an annual inspection to reassess the situation. The good news is that the two trees assessed for removal last year, that were reassessed and not removed but trimmed are not showing signs of further decline and will remain. A small amount of further work is required to remove dead limbs and a further 3 dead standing trees at risk of falling.
A single standing tree at the junction between Makenzie and Kowhai street tracks will also be felled to reduce the risk to the public standing at the map board or sitting on the bench.
Butterfly creek picnic area will be closed 18-20th September whilst the work is undertaken
Whilst tree felling at the Kowhai/Makenzie track junction is being undertaken park users should wait at the barrier to be guided through the work site.
We also plan to plant 12 new beach trees to help mitigate the tree removal work
Background reminder
The beech trees at the Butterfly Creek Picnic area are under stress due to soil compaction caused by high visitor numbers. This has resulted in low soil aeration, poor soil condition, and limited water penetration. These factors have contributed to the death and decline of tree roots, making the trees more susceptible to fungi such as Laetiporus portentosus and general dieback.
