During the Sanderson years (1923–1945), the Society focused on a range of conservation issues, including wild bird poaching, gazetting new nature sanctuaries, stronger wildlife laws, forest protection, and the control of “noxious animals”.
Forest & Bird’s Ashburton Branch worked with scientists and landowners for more than a decade to save a new species of Canterbury daisy. By Mary Ralston
Aotearoa New Zealand’s longest-running independent conservation organisation, which turns 100 on 28 March 2023, is holding three Big Birthday Bash events around the motu this coming weekend.
Aucklanders love nature. We love our bush, beaches and wildlife. Let’s show Auckland Council that we’re serious about climate action, protecting biodiversity, and taking care of our communities.