Forest & Bird is New Zealand's largest independent
conservation organisation that works to preserve our natural
heritage and native species.
Originally formed to protect our native forests and birds, our
role has since grown to include protection of all native species
and wild places, - on land and in our oceans, lakes and rivers.
We provide a pro-conservation voice for all our threatened
species and fragile places - from endangered Maui's dolphins to
high-country tussock-lands.
New Zealand's territory covers an area of ocean many times
greater than our land mass, and is home to many itinerant species,
such as sea-birds and marine mammals. We work with other
environmental organisations, such as BirdLife International, on
environmental issues in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone, the
wider Pacific and in Antarctica.
We are not a government organisation and do not receive
government funding - we rely on the generosity of our members'
subscriptions, donations and bequests to carry out our conservation
work.
Forest & Bird is New Zealand's longest-serving conservation
organisation, formed in 1923 in response to widespread extinction
of native species and destruction of our native forests.
Since it was formed Forest & Bird has played an active role
in preserving New Zealand's environment and native species. We have
helped establish protection for a third of our country's land in
parks and reserves, put an end to logging of our native forests and
helped bring species such as the kakapo and kokako back from the
brink of extinction.
We have grown to number more than 30,000 members - many of whom
join us to save their local forest, wetland or river. They are
people who care passionately about New Zealand's unique and special
natural environment and native species - and want to make sure that
these natural treasures are protected so that they can continue to
be enjoyed by future generations.
By enlisting the support and environmental vision of our
members, our staff work to bring about better legislation and
policy that supports environmental protection. They also
co-ordinate hand-on restoration projects and educate people about
environmental issues through our children's club, Kiwi Conservation
Club, our publications and our public awareness campaigns.
Remember, we are not a government department and do not receive
government funding - we rely on the support and generosity of the
public through membership subscriptions, donations and
bequests.
It is only through your support and generosity that Forest &
Bird can continue working for our environment. Thank you.
Help us help nature.
For more information visit our website at www.forestandbird.org.nz