Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand
- Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand
The Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society of New Zealand is an environmental organisation specialising in conservation of indigenous plant and animal life in and around New Zealand.
*The Society comprises over 50 active groups called 'Branches', located in urban and rural centres throughout New Zealand.
*Branches are actively engaged in conservation projects and advocacy on a community and regional basis.
*Society offices and staff are located in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington.
*The society publishes a quarterly journal 'Forest & Bird' - it is one of New Zealand's definitive natural history journals.
*Founded in 1923, it is the largest and longest running environmental group in New Zealand.
The society is also known for its expertise on resource management law, its "Handbook of Environmental Law" being considered the standard commentary on the act. [Forest and Bird (2004). 'Handbook of Environmental Law' ISBN 0959785183, Edited by Rob Harris, published by the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc., Wellington, First Edition, 2004.]
ociety's aims
*To take all reasonable steps within the power of the Society for the preservation and protection of the indigenous flora and fauna and natural features of New Zealand, for the benefit of the public including future generations.
*Without affecting the generality of the main objects, the Society shall have the following ancillary objects:
**To spread knowledge and encourage appreciation of our native flora and fauna, their aesthetic, scientific, cultural and recreational values.
**To educate the public of all age groups regarding the importance and urgent need for protection of these natural resources.
**To meet the vital need to conserve the environment free from pollution.
**To advocate the protection of indigenous species, their habitats and ecosystems.
**To advocate the creation and the preservation of protected natural areas, reserves and National Parks in public ownership and/or control.
**To establish and administer reserves and sanctuaries for the preservation of New Zealand's indigenous ecosystems.
**To advocate the destruction of introduced species harmful to New Zealand's flora and fauna.
Recent and ongoing campaigns
*1970s - Lake Manapouri
*1980s - Native forest conservation
*1990s - Native forest conservation
*2006 - Petition to increase protection of the New Zealand Sea Lion
*2008 - Preventing the damming of the Mokihinui River
*Living Rivers
*South Island High Country
*Dawn Chorus (Terrestrial Biodiversity)
*Marine Conservation
References
External links
* [http://www.forestandbird.org.nz/ Forest and Bird]
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