Lichen Foray to Knights Bush

This 230 ha property bordering the Clutha River conserves some of the last remaining native forest from the lakes to the sea. There are hundreds of lichens for your enlichenment amidst regenerating and old-growth kanuka, silver and mountain beech, ancient totara and matai on the southern slopes, regenerating podocarp/broad-leaf forest on the river flat and kowhai/divaricating shrubs on the sunny north faces. Tracks are steep and could be slippery. 4WD is recommended and carpooling is needed as parking is limited. Meet 9 am at Botany Dept. to carpool. Contact: Allison Knight 027 4878265, allison.knight.nz@gmail.com