A planting day will take place at the Bendigo Wildlife Management Reserve next Saturday.
The event during conservation week is part of an Otago Fish & Game restoration project at the 158ha reserve.
The reserve is located where the Clutha River/Mata-Au enters Lake Dunstan in Central Otago.
"We’re looking forward to seeing local community members, including hunters and anglers, at this event," Cromwell-based Otago Fish & Game officer Ben Sowry said.
"The planting programme will beautify this area for the general public and improve breeding habitat for wildlife, including gamebird waterfowl and other native species."
"This work will also enhance harvest and recreational opportunities for gamebird hunters and anglers who’ve enjoyed the area for generations."
About 1000 native plants had been planted under the project and between 200 and 400 more would be planted next Saturday.
The plants included flax, cabbage tree, carex secta, ribbonwood, kowhai, kanuka, manuka and twiggy tree daisy — species once common in the area.
The latest supply of plants were bought through a $5000 grant from the Otago Regional Council Eco Fund.
Another $6000 of restoration work at the reserve had been funded by the Otago Fish & Game Habitat Enhancement Fund using proceeds from diversion payments for offences.
The construction of Clyde Dam, forming Lake Dunstan in 1993, covered large areas of river habitat that was used by gamebirds, native birds and other species such as lizards and invertebrates.
Volunteers were welcome to drop in any time between 10am-3pm on the planting day, at the lake edge near the end of Gilmore Rd, 15km north of Cromwell on State Highway 6.
