Since 1997 dedicated volunteers have worked to restore the native ecology of Otamahua or Quail Island. The Trust has eradicated most pests (except for mice) from the island and planted more than 93000 plants as part of a planned 20-year eco-restoration project in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Ngati Wheke of Rapaki.
Volunteer groups contribute more than 5,600 hours annually, weeding, planting and monitoring traps. As the plantings mature, the island is slowly being transformed. Native bird numbers have increased as trees mature and provide more nesting sites and a more varied food source.
The Trust needs to raise $100,000 annually for its on-going replanting and pest eradication programmes. Please help by becoming a member and making a donation via the links below.
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It has been a stunning growing season. We had a very hot and dry November, but good rainfall in January and February meant the majority of the trees planted in 2017 survived. We have already received our first booking for the 2018 planting season in August, so it is time to start thinking about getting your family, friends and workmates organised to come over for a day planting.
Thanks to our sponsors - Rata Foundation, Tutto Bene and Formaggio's Italian restaurants, Christchurch City Council, Lyttelton Port of Christchurch, Trees that Count, Black Cat Cruises, PGG Wrightson, Boffa Miskell, Daltons, and Rotary Sunrise.
