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News and Stories from The Forest Bridge Trust
At The Forest Bridge Trust, we’re working alongside landowners, farmers, and communities to protect and restore native ecosystems across our region. Through fencing and planting riparian areas, controlling invasive species, restoring waterways, and protecting native wildlife, our mission is to inspire, support, and resource those caring for the land.
Stay up to date with conservation news, project updates, and inspiring stories from across the forest bridge. From kiwi conservation to wetland restoration, explore how people are making a real difference for native species and the landscapes we all share.
Korimako (NZ Bellbird) Sighted in Central Auckland Suburb
Korimako (NZ Bellbird) Sighted in Central Auckland Suburb In mid-November 2021 a Korimako was sighted in a central Auckland reserve and reported by “Stuff” and “One News”. The story illustrates the success of suburban trappers in controlling predator species within...
Kia Ora from Kevin and Tracy – Welcome to our October 2021 Newsletter
Kia Ora from Kevin and TracyWelcome to our October 2021 Newsletter Kia Ora Like many organisations in Auckland and around the world, Covid-19 has caused disruption for the Forest Bridge Trust team. However, we are grateful that everyone in the team remains in good...
Local Business Sponsorship To Support TFBT Predator Control
Local Business Sponsorship To Support TFBT Predator Control A big thumbs up from Cam, collecting our new ATV from Doug. Doug Poland, owner and manager of Poland Motors has lived in the Te Hana area of Rodney for over 25 years, where he has raised his three sons....
Kiwis For Kiwi – Latest News
Kiwis For Kiwi - Latest News This week was a big week for our friends at Kiwis for kiwi … because they rebranded to Save the Kiwi! The name change encapsulates their mission and creates more urgency about a cause that everyday New Zealanders can get behind. This also...
News from the Community Liaison Team – October 2021
News from the Community Liaison Team - October 2021 Tawharanui Well it’s been a long lockdown hasn’t it, we’ve got to know our homes, gardens, and family members very well now, and if you’re like us you’re itching to get out and expand your space! Although we’ve not...
Our TFBT New Team Members- Brenda, Virginia and Tris
Our TFBT New Team Members- Brenda, Virginia and Tris Tēnā koe, I am an ecologist and have been associated with TFBT for some time and recently joined the team as the GIS and Data Lead. My work involves producing maps for a variety of purposes, including showing...
The People That Help To Build Our Bridge
The People That Help To Build Our Bridge Sophie Sutton clearing a TFBT trap Chris Worth running the Omaha Half Marathon There are many faces that make up our vital volunteer network, from the inception of the Trust through to today joining forces to protect our native...
The Right Tree in The Right Place
The Right Tree in The Right Place The most recent carbon credit auction saw the price per tonne exceed $60. Many hill country landowners have been “watching this space” and have now become aware of the opportunity that reafforestation presents to gain greater income...
Networking at the Cutting Edge – Sanctuaries of NZ Inc (SONZI) Conference August 2021
Networking at the Cutting EdgeSanctuaries of NZ Inc (SONZI) Conference August 2021 From left: Kevin Adshead (Chair), Virginia Moreno (TFBT ecologist), Cam Rathe (TFBT Senior Predator Control Advisor), Gill Adshead (Trustee), Maj De Poorter (TFBT Operations Manager)...
Regional Quarterly Trap Catch Update : July, August and September 2021
Regional Quarterly Trap Catch Update: July, August and September 2021 Like most landscape scale conservation achievements this cannot be achieved by just one organisation, but instead must be the result of community groups and individuals working together. This trap...
Do you know the difference between a stoat and a weasel?
Do you know the difference between a stoat and a weasel? Some local children have made this lovely resource showing us exactly what that is! Thanks to mum, Teigan, for sharing and allowing us to share with you. Great work from Frankie and Indiana who love to help with...
Annual Review 2021
Annual Review 2021 TFBT are pleased to share with you our Annual Review for the period January 2021- end June 2021.Click the below link to read the full report.
Great Kererū Count 2021 – citizen science in action
Great Kererū Count 2021 – citizen science in action The Great Kererū Count is an annual citizen science project and the more people who participate, the better the understanding we will get on how kererū are doing across the country. The Great Kererū Count was set up...
Predator Controlled Areas in the TFBT Central Bridge January 2020 to July 2021
Predator Controlled Areas in the TFBT Central Bridge January 2020 to July 2021 The Forest Bridge Trust’s (TFBT) long-term vision is a connected landscape with healthy forest and flourishing indigenous wildlife from the Kaipara Harbour to the Pacific Coast. TFBT has a...
Conservation Week: 4th to 12th September 2021 – Take a Moment For Nature
Conservation Week: 4th to 12th September 2021 – Take a Moment For Nature Conservation Week is a national celebration that encourages people to get engaged in nature and help take care of it. Click here to read all about the campaign and how you can be...
Forest Bridge Defenders
Forest Bridge Defenders: Young people showing us the way forward Many of our readers will be familiar with our CatchIT Schools programme which has had a re-fresh and been given a new name- Forest Bridge Defenders. So many of the school children involved in the...
Trap Catch Update for April, May and June 2021
Trap Catch Update for April, May and June We are delighted to see such great trapping happening by so many groups and individuals. If you are not already sending or recording your trap catch data from the North Rodney area anywhere, we would love to assist you by...
New Mount Tamahunga Traplines to Protect Kiwi
New Mount Tamahunga Traplines to Protect Kiwi Building on the success of our schools programme, The Forest Bridge Trust are aiming to get more keen young people and families in the community involved with maintaining local traplines. A group of students and their...