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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.
Mātauranga- Predator Control From a Te Ao Māori Perspective
Mātauranga- Predator Control From a Te Ao Māori Perspective Tame Malcolm learned a lot of bush law from his dad, mum, aunties, uncles, cousins, right from a young age and knew he wanted to be involved in protecting the ngahere in some way, shape or form -and that’s...
Matheson Bay Family Trapline – 13 December 2022
Calling Local families!Join our beautiful Matheson Bay family trapline to protect our native wildlife!as part of the Pest Free Leigh Project Tuesday 13 December 2022 3:30pm-5:30pm This is a training day where you will be walking this beach line with our Predator...
Rabobank Volunteer Day with The Forest Bridge Trust
Rabobank Volunteer Day with The Forest Bridge Trust Corporate volunteering is a growing trend, we are seeing more businesses give their staff one paid day a year to give a helping hand to community projects. Last week The Forest Bridge Trust hosted a group of 16...
The people behind KMR – Tim Brandenburg
The People behind KMR Tim Brandenburg – The Forest Bridge Trust Fencing and Planting Coordinator and KMR Field Advisor Conservation is in Tim Brandenburg’s blood. In fact, he has dedicated most of his professional career, not to mention a good deal of his personal...
Kiwi Avoidance Dog Training
Kiwi Avoidance Training Save the Kiwi’s avoidance trainers were in Rodney to deliver 3 days of training last month. The Forest Bridge Trust extended invitations to dog owners in the central and wider bridge to put their pets through a simple 15-minute training...
Bird Count November 2022
Bird Count November 2022 Measuring results, bird counting season is underway – update from The Forest Bridge Ecologist Virginia Moreno TFBT, landowners and volunteers put a lot of effort into protecting and restoring native habitats and we want to know if and how we...
Bellbird / Korimako are once again becoming a part of Rodney’s biodiversity
Bellbird / Korimako are once again becoming a part of Rodney’s biodiversity © Ngā Manu The Forest Bridge Trust have been thrilled to receive reports of bellbirds being heard and sighted in the Rodney area over the past few months. "I'm absolutely thrilled to be...
Free Courses provided by Auckland Council – Nov 2022
Free Courses provided by Auckland Council - Nov 2022
Kiwi Avoidance Training for dogs and their owners – Oct 2022
Kiwi Avoidance Training for dogs and their owners - Oct 2022 Help protect kiwi in the Rodney area Come along to our kiwi dog avoidance training run by Save the Kiwi avoidance trainers. Kiwi avoidance training can be a useful tool for dog owners to deter their dogs...
Know Your Dog Workshop – Oct 2022
Know Your Dog Workshop - Friday 17th Oct 2022 Free Workshop This workshop run by the Forest Bridge Trust is designed to help dog owners better understand their pets. Lesley Baigent retired vet and dog handler will be covering a variety of topics that will help you to...
Spring 2022 update from The Forest Bridge Trust CEO, Craig Presland
Spring 2022 update from The Forest Bridge Trust CEO, Craig PreslandSpring 2022 Update Kia ora all TFBT supporters, volunteers, landowners, funding partners, staff, trustees and other stakeholders, Leading one of NZ’s prominent charitable trusts involved in land and...
Outstanding artwork for Trust greeting cards
Outstanding artwork for Trust greeting cards Kiwi #2 by Roger WiliamsOverall Winner NZ Dotterel by Roger Wiliams Kiwi #1 by Roger Wiliams Takahe by Roger Wiliams White-Faced Heron by Roger Wiliams New Growth by Siara KarunaIntermediate Winner Junior Winner The Forest...
Volunteers and Staff to help with planting on 17 September
Volunteers and Staff to help with planting on 17 September Planting Day at Kaipara Hills To celebrate Conservation Week, The Forest Bridge Trust and the Clayton whanau organised a Planting Day at their beautiful farm nestled in the Kaipara Hills. We are giving special...
Dan Cornege – Ferret catch, interview for October 2022 Newsletter
Dan Cornege - Ferret catch, interview for October 2022 Newsletter Dan Cornege has over 15 years of experience in animal and plant pest management. Running his successful business Agri Pest NZ out of Tahou he has worked with numerous local landowners helping them to...
Kia Ora from Craig – Welcome to our June 2022 Newsletter
Kia Ora from Craig Welcome to our June 2022 Newsletter Kia ora all TFBT supporters, volunteers, landowners, funding partners, staff and trustees, Welcome to TFBT’s June 2022 newsletter. Firstly, it is great to now be on board as The Forest Bridge Trust’s new CEO and...
Our Strategic Direction, May 2022
Our Strategic Direction
Welcome to Our New Trustees – June 2022
Welcome to Our New TrusteesJade Kennedy and Fliss Taylor Jade Kennedy Jade is an experienced finance professional with a passion for the outdoors. He has significant experience working with both profit and not-for-profit entities and enjoys giving back to the...
Kiwi Translocation update – June 2022
Kiwi Translocation Postponed For more than 10 years, the Tamahunga Trappers have been increasing predator control measures and engaging in other efforts to facilitate the translocation of kiwi onto Mt Tamahunga. The Tamahunga forest is a significant local landmark, is...