Summit Road Society joins the Plant Pass Partner network
Plant Pass is delighted to welcome Summit Road Society Inc. to the Plant Pass Partner network.
The Port Hills are one of the most cherished landscapes of Ōtautahi Christchurch, with their distinctive skyline forming a much-loved backdrop to the city. The Hills are enjoyed in many ways — from scenic drives and picnic lookouts to walking, tramping, running, mountain biking and road cycling. Botanists explore the crater rim bush, rock climbers scale the dramatic volcanic bluffs, and paragliders soar above the tussock slopes.
Established in 1948, Summit Road Society was formed to enhance, preserve and protect the nature, beauty and open character of the Port Hills for people to enjoy, now and into the future.
The Society owns 530 hectares across four reserves on the Port Hills, all of which are open to the public. To support the biodiversity within reserves, Summit Road Society have active pest and predator control programmes operating and have removed all browsers (pigs and deer) from the fenced Omahu Reserve.
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting pest (plant and animal) and predator control and track network. Revegetation planting occurs across reserves, with many volunteers developing strong skills in identifying and managing plant pests.
Becoming a Plant Pass Partner will further support this important work. The Society is also an active purchaser of plants for its restoration and revegetation programmes and looks forward to strengthening biosecurity practices across operations. In addition to its hands on efforts, the Summit Road Society holds an influential role through its education and advocacy work.
Manager Amanda Roxburgh, says ’We look forward to working together to support healthy planting and management to protect this iconic landscape.’
Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō from Mt Ada in Port Hills, Canterbury, New Zealand (Michal Klajban)