Moutere Bird Song
Moutere Bird Song is linked to the Moutere Catchment Revegation Project; this group focuses on encouraging predator trapping by residents in the Moutere Valley. For local residents they have traps available for hire or purchase and free bait jars. If you need help or advice with your trapping, please get in touch with [email protected]
Roding River/Aniseed Valley Catchment Group
This group is working towards improving the health of the Roding River by monitoring water quality and ecosystem health and carrying out riparian planting and pest and weed control. The catchment boundary extends from Roding Dam to the Lee River confluence. Currently they are working with Tasman District Council to improve the river reserves for […]
Friends of East Mohua
Restoring East Mohua: Community Action for a Thriving Coastal Ecosystem Imagine a coastal forest alive with birdsong, streams and wetlands nurturing native fish and bird species, and an ocean rich with marine life. This is the vision driving this dedicated community group known as Friends of East Mohua (FOEM). What began as a grassroots effort—locals […]
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 […]
Friends of Beuke’s Bush
Friends of Beuke’s Bush are a group of locals who are working to create a unique public walkway in the Neudorf Valley, as well as protecting and enhancing the biodiversity of the area. At the heart of the walk is an 11 hectare remnant of mature primary native forest protected by a QEII covenant. The […]
Pest Free Onetahua
Pest Free Onetahua is removing pests to bring an abundance of birds and native wildlife back to Onetahua/Farewell Spit – protecting this taonga and giving future generations the chance to enjoy a wealth of nature in this internationally significant Nature Reserve. Grounded in the local community, Pest Free Onetahua is a partnership between Tasman Environmental […]
Mārahau Halo Trapping Project
The Mārahau Halo Trapping Project is a locally led, community based initiative to support ongoing trapping systems in the Abel Tasman National Park by creating several actively monitored trap lines in and around Mārahau. Starting in March 2020, and with a goal of protecting the native birds (current and future) in the national park (Kākā […]
Friends of Snowden’s Bush
Working to protect precious ancient podocarp forest in Brightwater and associated predator control. Snowden’s Bush covers over five hectares off Waimea West Road in Brightwater. This DOC reserve is a rare example of the podocarp forest that once covered much of the area, and is one of the last surviving native lowland bush areas on […]
Stephens Bay
The Stephens Bay Wetland is considered by experts to represent the original vegetation of the region well, with a high proportion of rare species present. This wetland is an ecosystem that is nationally uncommon and retains functional indigenous components. The project goals are the restoration and protection of the wetland mauri, through removal of pest […]
Wakapuaka Mouri
The Wakapuaka catchment, including the Wakapuaka River and Delaware Bay estuary, 15km north-east of Nelson City, is an important area for the Nelson community for swimming, picnicking, bird watching, kayaking, fishing and shellfish gathering. Original land clearance in the conversion to farms and forestry accelerated the loss of forest and wetland habitats, degrading their quality […]
Farmers for Whio
The aim of this project is to protect whio/blue ducks in the Motueka River and its tributaries. The project has an extensive network of traplines to protect whio that spill out of the Kahurangi National Park. Motueka Valley locals are trapping predators to protect the whio/blue duck in their catchment. In recent years whio numbers […]
Live & Let Live
The Live and Let Live project is a responsible cat management initiative on the Waimeha/Waimea Inlet, where conservationists and cat-lovers are working together to protect native wildlife. “The ultimate aim of the project is to support & extend the work of numerous local volunteer groups which have worked for many years to restore the Waimea Inlet through […]
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 […]
Kina Bird Song
It’s all about the birds! Kina Bird Song is about enhancing what we have and expanding on the opportunities around the Moutere Inlet. Our area of interest is Motueka to Tasman and Kina to Jackett Island—all the land and area immediately around the Inlet. The potential for abundant native bird life and beautiful birdsong is […]
Wasp Wipeout
Wasps are New Zealand’s ultimate villain for humans and nature alike. The species we’re focusing on (German and common) were introduced. They wreak havoc on our environment, killing native birds, young bats, insects, lizards and honey bees. Wasps also feed off honeydew, a valuable food source for native fauna and honey bees. They cost the […]
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), […]