Beautification and Maintenance
The site is encompassed with shelter belts of a “mixed”
species of trees. These provide habitats for animals and insects, wind shelter
and protection from possible spray drift from neighbouring properties. There are
also several internal plantings for shelter and screening.
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Herbaceous borders throughout the site are maintained with
on going plantings of annuals and perennials. The plants
encourage insects which help control pests and produce flowers for salads and
seed. The orchard contains a wide variety of fruit trees.
The paths are comprised of sawdust or hard fill and the
herbage areas are mowed by the Golden Bay High School caretaker in
exchange for using a designated fire area for prunings.
Machinery used on the site includes
lawnmowers, a brush cutter, chipper and chainsaw. All machinery is labelled
“dedicated organics”.
The earth buildings are kept tidy for
the visitors or staff and to be hired out to the community.
