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Many visitors and some Hamilton residents may not be aware of the extensive gully systems that exist within the city. These gullies add another dimension to the cityscape, providing green space for recreation, visual relief from the urban environment, and habitats for a wide range of wildlife. They are also a vital part of the city's walkway and drainage systems.
Over the years as the built up environment expanded, the gully's natural features became degraded and a large proportion of their native flora and fauna was lost before they gained some protection in 1987 under the Hamilton City Environmental Protection Overlay (see Protecting our Gullies - a summary guideline).
The aim of the Gully Restoration Programme is to assist Hamilton residents with gully sections in bringing these 'green fingers' in the city back to their former glory - alive with the sounds of birds and insects. The programme hopes to raise awareness and appreciation of Hamilton's gully systems, and enable the physical restoration of this resource.
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