Open SpaceTM magazine
Check out the QEII Open Space magazine, March 2010 (PDF 2.5MB)
Download March 2010 articles:
Gisborne: Fencing a water catchment
Tararua: Replacing ineffective fencing
Covenants protecting Olearia shrubland and moths dependent on Olearia shrubs
Forest fragments: Objectives of restoration and management
Kaharoa Kokako: Amplifying New Zealand's original song
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Next issue: Late July 2010
Other useful links
A non-profit organisation dedicated to the preservation, restoration and maintenance of wetlands. It can provide assistance and, in some cases, finance for purchasing, restoring and maintaining wetlands.
A voluntary, member-driven organisation representing the rural sector in New Zealand. The Federation strongly endorses the work of the QEII National Trust. In fact, farmers were a moving force behind the Trust's establishment.
Fencing Contractors Association of New Zealand
This association aims to increase the profile of fencing as a recognised profession and encourage a high level of workmanship through training and standards.
Provides specialist advice and strong support for landowners seeking to enhance wetlands or develop farm ponds for game bird habitat.
A nation-wide networking tool and directory for the environmental movement. The website is a public directory and a means of networking for people in the environmental movement.
Hutton’s Shearwater Charitable Trust
The Hutton’s Shearwater Charitable Trust was established in 2008 to encourage and promote the preservation, conservation, research, public education and sustainable management of the Hutton’s shearwater. Visit the Trust's website to find out more and how you can become involved.
A haven for rare and endangered species of native birds, plants and animals just 9 kilometres from Gisborne city.
National Wetland Trust of New Zealand
Our aim is to increase awareness of the values and management needs of all wetland types in New Zealand.
An information pool for all those involved in conserving the critically endangered Brown Teal (Pakete).
New Zealand Ecological Restoration Network
A joint pooling of information by community groups to create practical resources for restoration. Kereru is a weekly NZ email for community participants and organisations interested in ecological restoration.
New Zealand Ecological Society
This site makes available content from the New Zealand Journal of Ecology and provides a comprehensive links page.
New Zealand Farm Forestry Association
Provides members with a wide range of services including representation at industry level on such issues as research, forestry legal matters, forest health and marketing. The association publishes the magazine Tree Grower.
New Zealand National Parks and Conservation Foundation
An independent charitable trust established in 2000 to encourage the private sector to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of New Zealand's unique heritage.
New Zealand Native Forests Restoration Trust
Dedicated to restoring degraded or destroyed indigenous habitats and plant communities.
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
Established to prevent the loss of threatened native plant species and communities.
New Zealand Trust for Conservation Volunteers
Places volunteers in conservation projects around New Zealand. Projects for non-profit organisations, community groups and covenanted areas can be listed on the site and the Trust will refer volunteers with compatible interests and skills.
A conservation trust dedicated to protecting our pohutukawa and rata trees.
Resource Management Law Association
Established to promote understanding of law and excellence in resource management.
Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society
An independent conservation and lobby group with branches around New Zealand. Works closely with landowners on a range of projects such as weed control and revegetation planting, and raises funds for conservation projects. Lobbies government on conservation issues.
Tussock Grassland Management Information System
Provides information about the ecology and management of the tussock grasslands. It brings together information from a variety of sources for easy reference by land managers, policy makers, researchers and other interest groups.
Weedbusters is about working together to reduce the threat of weeds to New Zealand's natural environment. Weeds are one of the greatest threats to the environment but together we can make a difference.
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What's New
- Sir Brian Lochore thanks Nelson and Tasman covenantors
- 2010 QEII Athol Patterson Bursary awarded
- Landcare Research - your input requested on pest management
- New brochure: Protecting wetlands with QEII covenants
- Carbon credits
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Looking after kiwi at Tui Glen farm near Whangarei.
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QEII covenants: Protecting and enhancing wetlands on private land |




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