Kelly’s Conservation Forest
Kelly’s Conservation Forest is a biodiversity gem. Home to over a hundred different endemic species of plant, as well as native birds, lizards, insects and fish, this is truly a special place. Kelly’s Conservation Forest is also one of the few, easily accessible forest remnants in the Nelson region. It is not only classified as a […]
Whitebait Connection Takaka
The Whitebait Connection Takaka programme is run by the provider organisation Tasman Bay Guardians Trust, in conjunction with Tasman District Council. It is funded by the Cobb Mitigation Fund through Tasman Environmental Trust (TET). The Whitebait Connection (WBC) is a nationally active and recognised freshwater education programme developed and run at a national level by […]
Māpua Dawn Chorus
Māpua Dawn Chorus is an urban trapping project established in 2017 as part of the goal to be a Predator Free NZ in 2050. The aim is to have a rat trap in every fourth backyard in the Māpua township and surrounding areas including Ruby Bay and the Māpua hills. The local community is encouraged […]
Moutere Catchment Group
Formed by the community for the community, this inspirational conservation project won a Cawthron Freshwater Champion Award 2024. Starting just five years ago with one landowner, this inspirational group now has over 200 community members – who together have planted over 500,000 native plants, constructed two major wetlands and established over 50km of riparian fencing! […]
Battle for the Banded Rail
Battle for the Banded Rail is working with local communities to restore thriving birdlife to the Waimeha/Waimea Inlet by trapping introduced predators and restoring habitat around the estuary margin. The Waimeha/Waimea Inlet is the largest enclosed inlet in the South Island and is a significant site for many coastal birds including the kuaka (bar-tailed godwit), […]