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The Lower North Farm Forestry branch will hold an open field day at the historic farm property, Kikitangeo, 5km west of Wellsford on SH16, on Saturday, March 3.
The property, the home of Romney sheep farmer Gordon Levet, was settled and developed from native bush after being acquired in 1874. The two original blocks totalling 186-hectares were taken up by the present owner’s grandfather and great-uncle, Joseph and Charles Levet Junior, who came to New Zealand as part of the 1862 Albertland settlement.
Over the past 140 years, adjoining properties have been purchased, bringing the total area to 600ha.
The name Kikitangeo comes from Mt Kikitangeo, which was part of the original property and the highest peak in the Wellsford district.
Over the past 65 years, many trees have been planted for timber production, erosion control and to add aesthetic value to the property. Shelter belts and plantations of macrocarpa have been established over generations, and milled timber has been used for farm buildings, sheds and holiday homes.
The variety of trees on the property includes pines, eucalyptus, oaks, poplars, Japanese cedars, redwoods, ovensii (a cypress hybrid) and many others.
The field day is primarily for farm forestry members who have invited other members of the public who are interested in trees to attend.
The day will start at 9.30am with a cuppa at the woolshed. Transport over the property will be quad bike and a farm trailer, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own quads if possible. A barbecue lunch will be provided.
