Welcome one of our new Trustees, Bo

Recently we’ve had two new Trustees join Friends of Bullock Creek Board of Trustees. Bo has answered some questions to help us get to know him a bit better. You can find Bo volunteering at our Thursday sessions, so come down and say hi to him!

In five words, describe what makes Bullock Creek so special

Bubbling Peaceful Urban Oasis .

What kind of skills and experience do you bring to your role as Trustee?

Extensive experience in Conservation Capital Project Development and Construction Project Management.

How did you become involved with FOBC?

As new Wānaka residents, we were impressed with the swift clear stream running through the playground where our grandchildren play and just had to find out more. We ended up donating our moving box cardboard to FOBC and then became an active volunteer.

What have been some highlights of your work so far as a trustee for FOBC?

I have only been involved a short time as a Volunteer and now a Trustee, but seeing the transformation FOBC have made to Bullock Creek is amazing. The new plantings have really taken off and the invasive weeds are slowly but surely being beaten back, transforming the site.

What are some challenges you see regarding local environmental protection and regeneration?

The biggest challenge that I think is put upon the clear waters of Bullock Creek is the ongoing Urban intensification that can have the effect of increasing contaminated surface water runoff and that if not managed properly could enter the Bullock Creek waterways. This could be devastating to the Bullock Creek water clarity and habitat.

Where do you see FOBC in ten years time?

That the site has been fully reinstated to something that was close as what was there before human development altered the site. The whole site replanted and invasive weed species removed or controlled. Education programs developed along with spaces for public enjoyment.