Volunteers view of the ecological restoration of an [New Zealand] offshore island
1990
Galbraith, M.P.
Volunteer workers have played a significant role in the ecological restoration of New Zealand's conservation estates over the last century. They have been involved in the reafforestation of Tiritiri Matangi Island since the start of the development programme in 1983. The Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi (Inc) was founded in 1988 by volunteers to ensure the continuation of the programme and to assist the further development of this open sanctuary. Projects undertaken must fall within the management plan for the island and have the approval of the appropriate authority. Sources of funds for projects are subscriptions, donations and grants. Grants have the potential for substantial capital input, but also pose significant problems since the applications are essentially in support of a government department. In fulfilling its aims, the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi (Inc) will facilitate conservation education and contribute to the management philosophies of the island. Subsequent monitoring of the management practices will ensure that the developmental potential of Tiritiri Matangi is achieved. Given the present economic climate of New Zealand, and the pressure being brought on government departments to be self financing, volunteers will continue to play an increasingly important role in restoration and other conservation projects
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