Gouland Downs | Conservation blog

Red tussocks are worthy of admiration

Department of Conservation — 10/06/2018

What is so special about the red tussock on the Gouland Downs you might ask? Harry Broad, DOC writer in residence, explains why this “dull and boring” plant is worthy of admiration.

In Huts, Native plants, Nelson/Marlborough, Recreation, Regions, Walking/hiking/tramping Gouland Downs, native plants, plants, takahe

Wandering in the wild: the Kahurangi takahē

Department of Conservation — 17/04/2018

18 takahē are now roaming the tussock grasslands of Gouland Downs on the Heaphy Track. Takahē Advocacy Ranger Julie takes us behind the scenes of the recent takahē release in Kahurangi National Park.

In Great Walks, Partnerships, Takahē Gouland Downs, Heaphy Track, Kahurangi National Park, takahe, translocations