A second phase of community planting on Cape Wanbrow is soon to begin and the Oamaru community is being encouraged to support a restoration project expected to be ''a remarkable legacy for future generations''.
The first phase of community planting on Cape Wanbrow was completed in May. The second phase runs from September to October.
Waitaki District Council parks officer Mike Kwant said despite recent dry conditions and hard frosts, the May plantings were doing well.
Mr Kwant said2000 native seedlings were to be planted during phase two.
Waitaki District Council staff will work alongside community groups, including Forest and Bird, Natural Heritage Society and Waitaki Community Gardens for the public planting days on September 5 and October 3.
''This restoration project will greatly enhance the town's biodiversity and will encourage native birds such as tui and kaka back into Oamaru,'' Mr Kwant said.
''This is for everyone's benefit, whether it be for recreational enjoyment or environmental enhancement, and we'd love the support of the community to continue this important work.''
Plantings usually run from 9am to noon, and anyone interested should go to the Test St entrance to Cape Wanbrow.
''People should bring warm clothes, tough footwear, a drink and snacks as well as a spade and good gardening gloves,'' Mr Kwant said.
Pines, covering 7.5ha of Cape Wanbrow, have also been planted to suppress and control invasive weeds.
