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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.
Getting Kiwi ready – How to become a local kiwi expert
Getting Kiwi ready – How to become a local kiwi expert Creating ‘kiwi ready’ habitat across the Central Bridge is an important priority for The Forest Bridge Trust. The Central Bridge is a 54,000-hectare area that spreads from Mataia Restoration Project in the West to...
TFBT Team News and Achievements – July 2021
TFBT Team News and Achievements – July 2021 In this section you will find all our latest progress updates Fencing Predator Control Ecological monitoring and analysis Fencing Our fencing programme has continued to grow, thanks largely to a contract with the Kaipara...
Kia Ora Tracy and Kevin – Welcome to our July Newsletter
Kia Ora from Tracy and Kevin at TFBT, and welcome to our July Newsletter We know it’s been a while since many of you have heard from The Forest Bridge Trust team, however we have not been sitting idle. Like the rest of NZ our world was turned upside down when Covid...
Vacancies for two Trustees
Two Trustee Positions The Forest Bridge Trust now has vacancies for two trustees. We are a small team, overseeing the Trust’s work with landowners; our goals are to protect local environments and to bridge nature’s needs coast to coast in northern Rodney. If you are...
Make our birds count
The New Zealand Garden Bird Survey takes place between 26 June and 4 July 2021. It’s a fantastic reason to spend time outdoors, and you’ll be doing your bit for science. It’s easy to take part, and their website has all the resources you need- including fun...
Northland kiwi corridor opens with release of the iconic birds
Exciting news! Northland’s first kiwi corridor, officially known as the Kiwi Link Community Pest Control Area, where kiwis can safely roam and enjoy their family life, has been opened in Whangarei. The opening of the kiwi sanctuary was highlighted with the release of...
TFBT Strategic Plan
TFBT Strategic Plan The Board of Trustees has approved and issued its Strategic Plan through the year 2020 The plan covers our mission and vision, situational analysis, strategic focus areas and goals and objectives. Click the below link to read the full...
Kiwi Conservation receives multi-million-dollar cash injection.
Kiwi conservationists all over Aotearoa are celebrating after the Ministry of Conservation announced a multi-million-dollar cash injection into kiwi conservation efforts today.Jobs for Nature funding, as part of the Government’s COVID-19 response and recovery package,...
More Resources for Kiwi Conservation
Department of Conservation Media Release, September 17, 2020. New Zealand’s goal of 100,000 kiwi by 2030 is being helped by an extra $19.7 million in funding to accelerate iwi and community efforts to protect kiwi, Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage announced....
Pest-free plans taking shape
Plans by The Forest Bridge Trust to establish a pest free connected landscape, west of Tawharanui Regional Park, are making progress, with a project coordinator appointed, pest control workshops planned and wildlife monitoring due to start. The initial focus will be...
Three years in, how realistic is our Predator-Free 2050 goal?
It’s just over three years since the Predator Free 2050 goal was announced, with the aim of restoring New Zealand’s spectacular bird chorus. When he announced it, then Prime Minister John Key described it as “the most ambitious conservation project anywhere in the...
The Forest Bridge bringing kiwi to back-yards
Two former farmers who've discovered that paperwork is the key to conservation success are making great strides towards their ambitious plan - a bridge of bird-filled forest connecting the east and west coasts across the top of Auckland. Gill and Kevin Adshead spoke...
Predator Free NZ Website
The CatchIT Schools programe is showcased on the Predator Free NZ website as they talk about children using innovative techniques to catch pests. See article.
CatchIT Schools wins Mayoral Award
The Forest Bridge Trust’s CatchIT Schools programme has been announced as the winner of the 2018 Auckland Council Mayoral Awards, schools category. The programme is a collaboration between The Forest Bridge Trust and Auckland University, bringing STEM subjects to life...