Love Bush (Dunedin) Traditional Cache

Loveloch Bush is a must visit forested area easily accessible to all. It is a peaceful place close to the city that offers an immersive bush experience with lots of nature to notice.

Seek….

• Walk through the forest
• Look at the layers in the forest
• Listen out for native bird song
• exit bush look under just off the roadf

…. And you shall find

Fun Facts:

• This bush is regenerative bush meaning native vegetation (trees & plants) are being allowed to grow back after previously being cut down

• Look carefully at the bush, you should be able to see the different layers of vegetation

• The tallest trees are Kānuka it forms the layer known as the canopy.
• Next comes the sub canopy layer made up mainly of a variety of plant types known as broadleaf, named for their characteristic wide leaves
• Underneath is the shrub layer and on the ground you can see ferns and other low growing plants

http://www.dunedin.govt.nz/bg/collections/plant-life-article/lovelock-bush-can-you-see-the-wood-for-the-trees

http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-plants/manuka-kahikatoa-and-kanuka/

Important information:

• The cache can be reached without the need to walk more the a few steps from the track
• Please do not climb or disturb any trees or plants in the area
• Follow all Dunedin City Council safety information and signage