The creditable progress that Friends of Flora have made in their special corner of Kahurangi National Park is a legacy from their dedicated team of volunteers that have contributed enthusiasm, skills and time to the betterment of its flora and fauna over many years.
Whilst on-going predator trapping remains uppermost in the list of FOF's priorities, a number of no less significant projects provide an indication of the progress in biodiversity enhancement being achieved. These are more varied during the year, offering a targeted focus on species and location -
Friends of Flora recently introduced a dedicated training trap line, enabling new but inexperienced volunteers to gain confidence in trapping protocols and off-track work, in the varied terrain of the Flora. Following their accreditation they would be expected to work within the various trapping teams, and could progress to becoming a leader on their own line.
Footprint tracking tunnels (FTTS) are utilised as overnight snapshots to monitor rodent and mustelid numbers - particularly important in pre and post beech mast periods.
Survey and monitoring work is usually undertaken as a group, and both contribute to a broadening in environmental knowledge and skills - together with the satisfaction of working with like-minded conservationists.
The alpine monitoring is undertaken during the warmer months on the Arthur Range, and provides a wonderful window to the varied flora, and the karst rock formation, that make this National Park, and the Flora, so special.
If you have the enthusiasm to become a member of the Friends of Flora team, and are prepared to assist with a long-term commitment to contribute towards their work in the National Park, then we would like to hear from you, here.
If you cannot contribute as an active volunteer, but wish to keep abreast of FOF's activities including less arduous work, click the button below to receive the quarterly Newsletter.
The Friends of Flora, registered Charity No.CC39171, is a community based group dependent upon public and project specific donations to achieve their stated goals. We welcome and greatly appreciate such financial support, which can be provided by -
A donation by direct bank credit to the FOF Account 03-0693-0211432-000.
Should a tax receipt be required please email fof@fof.org.nz with your contact details, and particulars of the donation.
A donation to the Friends of Flora's Givealittle page, by clicking here. Note that such payments are by credit card, and necessitate a website transaction.