* Visitors welcome at all our functions. Come learn about Tree Cropping!
PLEASE respect our generous hosts' property and other visitors' peaceful attendance. Bring NO pets.
Beware of health and safety hazards which may exist - children must be supervised. Bring sturdy footwear and suitable clothing. Let's all enjoy our day!
2006 Annual Conference of NZ Tree Crops Association
'Cultivating Biodiversity', Masterton, Wairarapa, 2006 April 7-9
Newsletter Editors - Important note:
2005
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December 2002
| When: | Sunday 8 December 2002, 11am |
| Where: | 11am - Aroha Organics (South of St Andrews), SH1 1pm - Butlers Berry Farm and Café (near Mikikihi), SH1 |
| What: | to view Hazel nuts - look for the fence sign "GE Free"; then Christmas Social Event and farewell to Susanne |
October 2002
| When: | Wednesday 2 October 2002, 12:30pm |
| Where: | Priscilla's home in Rocky Hundreds Road |
| What: | Visit by the NZTCA Patron Hazel Nicholls - Pot Luck Lunch. Everybody welcome. Please bring a Plate. Come along for the social occasion and to meet our Patron. |
September 2002
| When: | Sunday 15 Septeber 2002, 1:30pm |
| Where: | Peel Forest (signposted from Blandswood and over the Kowhai Stream) |
| What: | Field day - There are 100 acres in forestry trees including nitens (16 years old), Douglas fir, macrocarpa, blackwoods, regnans and red beech. Stephen is willing to demonstrate chainsaw maintenance, measuring timber growth and pruning (he did a forestry course a few years ago). |
July 2002
| When: | Saturday 27 July at 10am |
| Where: | St Marks Church Hall, Denmark Street, Temuka (Sign-posted from the Temuka bypass on SH1). |
| What: | Information Day - Aoraki Branch, NZ Treecrops AssociationOur Branch is holding an information day in Temuka. Experts from Environment Canterbury, Timaru District Council, Quality Tree Company Christchurch etc, can help you decide what you might plant on your property. Who are tree croppers? We are people who grow trees to produce crops - some of our local members grow fruit, nuts, olives, foliage, high-value timber, and truffles. Most of these crops have special interest groups within NZTCA but the basic principles of tree growing are shared by everybody. Why tree crops? Everyone has their own reason - interest, amenity, profit, food, shelter, firewood, timber, stock fodder, bee forage. Land can be more productive when a tree crop is grown and trees can also add value to your property. With the possibility of the Kyoto Protocol being signed, planting trees may be encouraged by the government. Therefore why not make your tree planting productive and profitable? Some tree crops bring returns in a short time, eg nuts, olives, and fruit; while others such as special purpose timbers are long term investments. The morning sessions will cover getting to know your soil type and how to plan and plant effective shelter. A well-designed shelterbelt can pay dividends in the life of a tree crop. The afternoon will focus on the selection and management of tree crops eg special purpose timbers. During the lunch break (12 - 1:30pm) exchange ideas - we probably have a member growing the crop you are thinking about - and visit the displays (eg see the TDC surveillance plant table on what not to plant on your property). |
| Time: | 10:00am to 3:15pm |
| Cost: | $10.00 day; $3.00 per session |
| Contact: | 03 693 9620 or 03 612 6411 for further information |
May 2002
| When: | 5 May, at 1pm |
| Where: | McGrath Lane, Ashburton |
| What: |
A manicured block - amenity, shelter and sustenance trees. Heritage apples, some plums and walnuts; 13 cultivars of olives to compare. An ideal property for new members to view, interested friends welcome. |