Upper Coromandel

The Upper Coromandel branch of Forest & Bird focuses on projects that support the regeneration of native flora and fauna and the protection of natural landscapes. We collaborate with a number of agencies for greater impact and spread. We actively work towards preventing environmentally destructive practices and schemes.

A kōtare (kingfisher). Credit: Craig McKenzie

• We support efforts to try to halt the spread of Kauri dieback by working with DOC and TCDC
• We work to protect the area’s native vegetation by collaborating with Moehau Environment Group (MEG) and other groups.
• We are restoring an area of coastline at Torehina (Waitete Bay) with the community.
• We are involved in a coastal trapping programme.
• We are supporting the establishment of a native tree nursery in Coromandel.
• We are working on citizen monitoring of the plastic on our beaches with Sustainable Coastlines.
• We engage with others protecting our coasts and harbours from rubbish, nitrate leach and siltation.
• We are involved in the care of Coromandel Harbour, encouraging upstream planting and working to ensure the harbour’s toxic sediments are not dredged.
• We support restoration of the wetland adjoining the Coromandel Harbour and the efforts of the McGregor Bay Wetland Society.
• We are active in supporting the kaupapa of pest control and restoration of the Colville Islands.
• We support the drafting of a bylaw that ensures that all leg-hold traps are placed above a height where kiwi or other ground-dwelling birds might accidentally come across them.
• We aim to keep Coromandel free of gold-mining and support the efforts of Peninsula Watchdog.