In our final centennial issue of the year, we look to the future and the challenges of doing conservation work in a climate crisis during 2024 and beyond. Writer Alex Stone talks to leading conservationists all over the motu about conservation funding cuts, oceans, townscapes, technology, nature-based solutions, iwi-led conservation, and business partnerships.
We also listen for birds, act for cats, bring back butterflies, and reveal the next four 26 Forest & Bird Centennial artworks and poems. This project celebrates the impact of conservation volunteers working in their local communities, and in this issue we feature Forest & Bird’s nature reserves at Tarapuruhi Bushy Park, near Whanganui; Ngaheretuku, South Auckland; Atawhai Whenua, Waiheke Island; and the world’s last remaining Westland petrel breeding colony, south of Punakaiki, West Coast.
The summer issue is packed with other inspiring stories too. Find out why a marine biologist single-handedly restored a Northland pine forest back to native bush, how mana whenua and scientists are racing to save precious myrtles at Rotorua Lakes, whether there will ever be kiwi in every corner of our capital city, and how we can all become better kaitiaki of our fresh and coastal water bodies. We also have the latest on some of our current campaigns, including controlling browsers, stopping bottom trawling in the Tīkapa Moana Hauraki Gulf, and a round up of centennial news and events.
Finally, check out our pick of newly released nature books for adults and children, for some laid-back summer reading.
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