Reforestation Volunteering in New Zealand

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This project is perfect for nature lovers looking to explore New Zealand. The local organization boasts more than 2000 ongoing conservation projects throughout Australia and New Zealand. They are happy to welcome volunteers from around the world to assist in their efforts. Each weekend, groups of 10 volunteers depart from meeting points in major cities in New Zealand to their project sites. Most projects include challenging physical work but provide long-lasting friendships, central knowledge about wildlife in the region, and the opportunity to contribute in a practical way to environmental conservation. The projects involve: - Tree planting - Erosion and salinity control - Seed collection - Construction and maintenance of walking tracks - Endangered flora and fauna surveys - Weed control - Habitat restoration - Heritage restoration In order to facilitate the best and most varied experience, we encourage volunteers to commit at least 4 weeks to the program. Volunteers generally spend one or two weeks at each project site. Project hours are generally from 8 am to 4 pm. Projects take place in both urban and rural areas.

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Contribute to conservation efforts in New Zealand. Volunteers will be working in the Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary, an ideal location for learning what it takes to protect endangered species. Situated on the slopes of Northland's Tutamoe Peak, the sanctuary has 100 hectares of regenerating native forest. Volunteers gain access to an unexplored forest, beautiful views of the ocean, and the calls of the kiwi under visibly bright stars. Behind the beautiful scenery the location offers, witness the countless hours of hard work spent filling bait stations, cutting trails, and monitoring pest populations. Pupu Rangi can accommodate up to eight volunteers at a time. Due to the remote location and the basic training required, placements have a minimum duration of two weeks.

Become a volunteer on New Zealand’s magnificent Kauri Coast; make an active contribution to protecting the country's pristine nature and broaden your knowledge about the rainforest ecosystem and the wildlife that lives in it. As a participant in this conservation project, your voluntary commitment will take you to four forests in New Zealand’s Kauri Coast region. You will work and live completely off-grid, assisting in kiwi monitoring, weed control, building maintenance, and data entry. Benefit from a special extra: weekly excursions to explore the beautiful Kauri Coast region even further – ranging from rainforest safaris to look for kiwis to beach walks and swimming trips. Throughout your time as a volunteer, you will live in a remote and basic but very cozy accommodation, situated at the edge of a forest. Here, you will sleep in a dormitory cabin and use shared sanitary facilities. You will receive three meals each day, which you need to help prepare. Become a conservation volunteer in awe-inspiring New Zealand and support a fascinating conservation program on the magical Kauri Coast!