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- By Franklin Junior Journalist Lexi le Roux
Forests are such soul-stirring places.
The trees towering like giants over you, melodious bird calls echoing in the distance. It feels so quiet and abandoned at times, and at others, like the whole forest is alive, and excited to greet you.
One incredible forest sits nestled in the Waikato region of Waiuku, just beside the Waikato
River. It has brought scores of tourists and locals daily. From horses, to hikers, to dog
walkers, they all come to the place that has brought such solace.
The Waiuku Forest.
Something terrible happened recently, though; The roads have become a sorry sight.
Potholes plague the way to the gates, and it is more than likely that somebody will lose a tire in them one day.
There has even been deemed a slip hazard on the southern Ghezzie Road access point, and
with this, the riverside of the forest has been closed until further notice.
I believe that it is time for all of us people who hold our forest dear, who may frequently go, or just like a nice stroll from time to time, to stand up and start contributing to the upkeep of the forest road which we all use.
For what would Waiuku be without our forest waiting to welcome us day after day? The
magic of this small town would vanish, and the best part would be gone.
We must start pitching in, or none of us may ever be able to smile at a bird’s song, be in awe at the trees’ dance, or feel the forest ready to greet us for many years to come.
Don’t let this happen.
- Lexi le Roux is homeschooled in Franklin
