Conservation Communities
Taranaki Conservationists
Taranaki Conservationists is a social group for people in the Taranaki Region who have an interest in conservation and ecology.
Towards Predator-Free Taranaki
Towards Predator-Free Taranaki helps residents care for Taranaki's unique wildlife and plants in rural and urban areas by removing rats, possums and stoats, as part of Towards Predator-Free Taranaki - a region-wide project supporting lifestyles, livelihoods and biodiversity.
Join the Facebook page here or visit the Taranaki Regional Council page here.
Forest & Bird Taranaki (North & South branches)
The North Taranaki Branch has approximately 220 members and keeps itself busy with numerous activities and meetings throughout the year. Visit the website here and join their Facebook page here.
The South Taranaki Branch has over 110 members and covers the area from Takiri (Central Taranaki) to Patea (South Taranaki). Visit the website here and join their Facebook page here.
Wild for Taranaki
Wild for Taranaki is the region’s biodiversity trust supporting more than 45 groups and organisations working to protect and enhance the unique native plants, animals and ecosystems within Taranaki.
East Taranaki Environment Collective
East Taranaki Environment Collective is a community led conservation initiative aiming to protect the ecosystem and biodiversity in East Taranaki. Their approach to restoring ecosystem and increasing native biodiversity of their 13,000 hectare project area is through the control of invasive pest species.
East Taranaki Environment Collective website - Facebook page.
Rapid Reforestation
Rapid Reforestation is rapidly reforesting marginal land to absorb carbon emissions and increase native biodiversity.
Taranaki Kiwi Trust
The trust has a wealth of experience and skilled staff that are able to deliver a wide range of conservation services to the businesses, education, conservation and farming sectors.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust
Rotokare is a thriving natural ecosystem that benefits & inspires wider conservation efforts within the community and throughout the region.
Trees That Count
Trees That Count is helping New Zealanders to plant millions of native trees on home turf. Connecting planters, individuals and businesses to restore our unique biodiversity, take action on climate change and grow a brighter future for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Forest & Birds Youth - Taranaki
The F&Y Taranaki Hub i a spae for rangatahi age 14-25 to come together to take action for our taiao.
If you know of other conservation communities in Taranaki please let us know so that we can include them.