Protecting Glenside Reserve

The Glenside Progressive Association is seeking, in partnership with Wellington City Council, a management Plan for Glenside Reserve that will protect its rural character.

The association will be seeking funding for this project in the council’s long-term plan.

Glenside Reserve is a “substantial area of green open space of rural character,” the Glenside Progressive Association President Claire Bibby says.

“Twenty-three different bird species have been identified in Glenside Reserve.Six birds observed are ground or bank nesting.

“The reserve has all the elements for natural play and wildlife restoration.

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“Natural play encourages children to play creatively in a natural living environment. Natural play is for adults and children.

“It’s about enjoying and learning in a natural living space including open fields, the boggy bits, fallen branches, rocks and natural slopes. “There are existing tracks in the reserve, which could be maintained for walkers.

“It will not be a dog exercise area, as the council has already identified dog exercise areas in the northern suburbs and planned for them,” Claire says.

Wellington City Council has previously consulted with the community on the way forward for the Glenside Reserve.

This resulted in the development of the Northern Reserves Management Plan (2008), the Glenside Future Options Report (2004) and the Glenside Streamcare Report (2004).