Wildlife Protection & Enhancement

Diverse species support

Our forests provide habitat for numerous species:

• Yellow-eyed penguins: Supporting Yellow-Eyed Penguin Trust conservation
• Wetland birds: South Island fernbird, spotless crake, bittern habitat protection
• Unique populations: Crimson rosella and wild horses in designated areas
• Manuka honey production: Supporting large bee populations and local industry

Species Conservation Programmes

New Zealand Falcon (Karearea) Research

• Population monitoring: Co-funding ongoing research since 2016
• Habitat optimisation: Plantation forests provide excellent nesting and hunting habitat
• Industry leadership: Collaborative project with other forest companies
• Conservation impact: Contributing to national falcon protection efforts

South Island Robin (Kakaruai) Conservation

• University partnership: Supporting University of Otago research programmes
• Translocation success: Facilitating robin relocation to Orokonui Ecosanctuary
• Breeding studies: Funding multi-year breeding success research
• Habitat management: Coordinating harvesting around robin research areas

Native Fish Enhancement

• Eldon's galaxias project: Active habitat enhancement in Waipori Forest
• Professional expertise: Partnership with Water Ways Consulting
• Freshwater monitoring: Annual water quality and fish population assessments
• Range expansion: Working with DOC on Silverstream population enhancement