Forest & Bird’s 99^th year of advocating for te taiao was one of its busiest, a reminder that our role is just as relevant now as it was in 1923 when Captain ‘Val’ Sanderson founded the society.

A Forest & Bird win in the Court of Appeal today sends a clear message that the Government must put science and sustainability first in making fisheries catch limit decisions. 

Forest & Bird is calling on all political parties to back legislation to increase protection in the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana, saying the 19 new protected areas are a big step towards a target of protecting 30% of New Zealand’s only marine park.&nbs

On Saturday 29 July 2023, Dame Anne Salmond delivered her Sanderson Lecture at the Sanderson Dinner (following Forest & Bird's Centennial Conference).

On Saturday 29 July 2023, Nicola Toki delivered her State of the Nation address to a room full of delegates at Forest & Bird's Centennial Conference.

Forest & Bird has announced the winners of the organisation's top honours at its awards dinner on Saturday 29 July. These include:

Forget Bird of the Year. In 2023, the stakes are even higher.  

Introducing: Bird of the Century. 

Te Reo o Te Taiao Forest & Bird is issuing a challenge to the nation’s political, business and community leaders to be bold and secure a safer future for all New Zealanders under threat from climate change, at their Centennial Conference this weeken

More than 75% of indigenous species are at risk of extinction or becoming threatened. What can we do to turn this around? By Caroline Wood