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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.
Bug of the Year 2024
Bug of the Year 2024 Source - bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz Celebrating NZ Insects it’s time to pick your favourite Bug of the Year. Aotearoa is a haven for thousands of insects, spiders, slugs, snails, centipedes, springtails, and other remarkable bugs. These creatures...
Stoats are Ruthless Hunters
Stoats are ruthless Hunters Stoats often kill more than they need for food, hiding the surplus in their den to eat later. They are the primary reason why 95% of kiwi chicks hatched in the wild don't survive to breeding age. Please check your traps regularly over...
Spotting Kiwi on Your Property: A Guide to Identification!
Spotting Kiwi on Your PropertyA Guide to Identification! Spotting Kiwi on Your Property: A Guide to Identification! With kiwi populations on the rise across the Forest Bridge area, there's a chance you might see signs of kiwi on your property. To help, we've put...
FBT Impact Report for 2022-23
View our Impact Report for 2022-23.
Kiwi Population Expansion: Signals hope for New Zealand’s treasured birds
Kiwi Population ExpansionSignals hope for New Zealand's treasured birds The Forest Bridge Trust's ecologist, Dr. Virginia Moreno, is thrilled to announce some encouraging results from her team's winter kiwi monitoring efforts. "There is clear evidence that kiwi...
Community Conservation Celebration – Govan Wilson Road November 2023
Community Conservation Celebration Nov 2023Govan Wilson Road We recently hosted our annual Govan Wilson Road thank-you afternoon tea. With the Tamahunga kiwi and their two new chicks nearby, this community of trappers has an extra reason to stay motivated. The...
Exploring Nature’s Classroom – Marlborough Primary
Exploring Nature's Classroom:Marlborough Primary's Conservation Adventure at CUE Haven We recently enjoyed a wonderful opportunity to participate in a cultural and conservation learning experience hosted at CUE Haven for Marlborough Primary School. Along with an...
Spring Reboot – November 2023
A Rainy Day Celebration of Community and ConservationThe Spring Reboot On Sunday, November 19th, despite the heavy downpours, spirits were high inside the Matakana Hall as we gathered for the Spring Reboot end-of-year celebration and BBQ. With a good turnout, the...
Women of The Forest Bridge Trust – Junction Magazine Article
Women of The Forest Bridge TrustJunction Magazine Article Locally, women are answering the call to engage in restoration initiatives and community projects. The Forest Bridge Trust is no exception. The Trust employs 18 women who all share a passion for conservation....
Spring update from our CEO Ana Christmas
update from our CEO Ana Christmas- Spring 2023 - Tēnā koutou katoa - Warmest greetings to you all. It’s a great privilege to be two months into this role and working alongside such a fabulous team here at The Forest Bridge Trust. I was warmed by the welcome from the...
Kiwi on the move – Ecology Update for November 2023
Kiwi on the MoveEcology Update for November 2023 We are thrilled to share some encouraging results from our kiwi monitoring efforts last winter. There is clear evidence that kiwi populations are expanding, at Mataia and Tāwharanui. Both translocated populations have...
Fencing and Planting Team – Spring 2023 update
Fencing and Planting TeamSpring 2023 Update Since the unprecedented weather events at the start of the year many of our landowners have been, and still are, adjusting to life ‘post-Cyclone’. The damage in certain areas and catchments was immense and aspirations for...
The Importance of wearing gloves when checking a trapline
The Importance of wearing gloves when checking a traplineCharlie Montgomery I’ve been trapping for around 6 years, most recently as a volunteer for my local trapping group as well as maintaining traps around my home. I absolutely love being part of this awesome...
Ag Day at Tauhoa School – Oct 2023
Ag Day at Tauhoa School The Forest Bridge Trust had an amazing time at the Tauhoa School AG day last Saturday! 🌿 Our dedicated volunteer and fencing and planting teams, set up an interactive stall and were joined by the wonderful Hana Aiken from Tauhoa Trappers to...
Free Trap NZ App online training sessions – Oct 2023
Free Trap NZ App online training sessionsOctober 2023 Trap NZ is offering online training sessions over the next two weeks. Once you know how you will find the app easy to use and a great tool for monitoring your catches. Recording catch information provides us with...
Conservation Programmes for Schools – Matakana School
Conservation Programmes for SchoolsMatakana School Throughout July and August we had the opportunity to work with Matakana School delivering the Forest Bridge Trust Defenders Schools programme. TFBT educator, Liz Maire, has designed the program to have a multifaceted...
Art Competition for Bird of the Year 2023
Art Competition for Bird of the Year 2023 The Forest Bridge Trust is running an Art competition to celebrate The Forest & Birds, Bird of the Year / Century 2023 With The Forest Bridge Trust championing Matuku-hūrepo / The Australasian Bittern in the 2023 campaign we...
The Forest Bridge Trust Conservation Hui 2023 – Building a Legacy
The Forest Bridge Trust Conservation Hui 2023– Building a Legacy Click for Hui Videos The Forest Bridge Trust's first Conservation Hui took place over two days at Ranfurly Hall in Kaipara Flats. With the theme of "Building a Legacy," the audience had the opportunity...