Conservation work makes huge difference
Funding provided to the East Taranaki Environment Collective has allowed it to a lot of great work in the community
Conservation work, including predator control, an education programme, volunteer engagement, and development and training opportunities, have been the key positive outcomes that the East Taranaki Environment Collective has been able to achieve, thanks to a TET grant.
"The retention of our staff and their expertise means that the Trust has been able to continue the education programme, and help with many other community and school projects when the opportunities arise," ETEC General Manager Kat Strang said. "Education within the community and local kura will lead to behaviour change, and will ensure that there are those in the future generations who will advocate and fight for their native species. This funding has also allowed us to ensure that we are developing the skills of tamariki and rangatahi and sharing knowledge with other conservation organisations to help create a network of skilled workers in Taranaki."
The North Island brown kiwi, kÅkako, and many other threatened native fauna are benefitting from the trapping network, with possums and mustelids among the key enemies being caught.