Environmental Conservation in Wellington, New Zealand

This important conservation program works in parks and sanctuaries across the Wellington region to protect precious natural places and their inhabitants. Volunteers work on various projects in different locations. From aiming to plant 100,000 native trees in inner-city parks to restoring wetlands to working in wildlife sanctuaries on predator control, all these projects play an essential role in protecting and enhancing the Wellington region’s unique natural heritage.

New Zealand has many native species of birds that are in grave danger of extinction, along with giant snails, frogs, lizards, and fish. Sanctuaries play a vital role in protecting and conserving the country's unique biodiversity and animal species. They strive to recreate a landscape that pre-dates the arrival of pests by reintroducing species into protected spaces and creating a pest-free environment. Replanting and restoration of native bush areas destroyed by pests is also a crucial project.

From working with the most threatened species to assisting in environmental restoration, volunteers can make a huge difference in New Zealand!