Redwood Busy Bee

Busy Bee Sunday 9th July 2017 9:30 – 1pm
Foresters Wood (near Manjimup)
An arboretum managed by the WA Division of the Institute of Foresters of Australia SW Branch

Californian Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) Trial

Background

• Sequoia sempervirens is the tallest tree species in the world.
• Its natural landscape is the west coast of north America around California.
• It has been grown in Australia for over 100 years but no real trial based on known genetics and Australian conditions has ever been done.
• This trial is part of an Australia-wide trial to find out which genetic varieties grow best, and where.
• Six plots of 42 varieties will be planted at Foresters Wood and will be monitored for growth and form as part of the research.
• The trees will become part of the magnificent arboretum that is the Foresters Wood.

Activities:

1. Clearing a the plot site of bracken and low density blackberry;
2. Fencing the 2,000m2 plot;
3. Cultivate the planting spots.

What to bring:

• Tools: Mattock, pick, hoe, brush-cutter, rake, pitchfork, shovel, fencing pliers;
• Clothes: Warm clothes, wet weather gear if it is going to rain, sturdy boots, leather gloves, safetyglasses;
• Food: Picnic lunch, morning tea

See more and directions in this flyer.