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Redwood Busy Bee

2/7/2017

 
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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.

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