MEET THE VOLUNTEERS
The people behind the project
Whakamārama Forest Project is powered by a dedicated team of local volunteers who give their time to help protect our native wildlife and forest.
Together, they check trap lines, monitor wildlife, maintain equipment, record results and lend a hand wherever it's needed.
Different people. One shared purpose.
Here are just some of the people behind Whakamārama Forest Project. Our volunteers bring different skills, experience and interests, but share a love of the bush and a commitment to protecting our native wildlife.
Rolly
Rain or shine. Volunteer since 2017
Alison
Eyes on the forest
Nichola
Birdlife enthusiast
Mark
Trapper aficionado
Louise
Wildlife monitor
Dave
Predator control pro
Geoff
Usually found protecting Line 8
Phoebe
With partner Joel, keeps line 4 in shape
Colin
The man who started it all
Steve
Cooks up the best coffee and cake
Jennifer
Conservation powerhouse
Bill
Health & Safety guru
"STJ" & "Moose"
Tech whisperers
This could be you!
Rising star
Keen to get involved?
You don’t need to be an expert to make a difference. Whether you’d like to take on a trap line, lend a hand at a working bee or help in another way, we’d love to hear from you.
Whakamārama Forest Project is an all-volunteer predator control group helping protect native bush and wildlife in the Kaimai Mamaku.
