The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Trust is Nelson’s most exciting conservation initiative.
Nelson / Tasman
We're restoring a place where native plants and animals thrive, without threat from introduced pests, alive with birdsong… where rare species such as kiwi, tuatara and Kākā will roam freely... where hundreds of volunteers are making a tangible difference... where families and school groups can see native flora and fauna close to home… where visitors can experience the ‘original world.’
We have:
• Constructed a 14.4 km predator-proof fence around the Sanctuary
• Developed 135 km of tracks;
• Eliminated 18,000 mammalian pests and 50 hectares of invasive plants;
• Collected baseline population data for native bird and lizard species and pest mammal species;
• Hosted 20,000 visitors at our award-winning visitor centre;
• Educated 2000 school children each year;
Your donation will help us introduce smart detection technology that will support species re-introductions.
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Kia ora Private donor, Thank you very much for your generous donation through Givealittle in support of the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. We truly appreciate your support. Your contribution helps us continue protecting and restoring the largest fenced Sanctuary in the South Island of New Zealand. Donations like yours directly support vital work including maintaining the pest-proof fence, restoring native habitat, and protecting endangered native species like Little-spotted kiwi, tuatara and orange-fronted parakeet. Thanks to supporters like you, we are able to create a safe haven where native wildlife can thrive and future generations can experience the unique biodiversity of our region. On behalf of everyone at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Trust, thank you for helping make this important conservation work possible. Ngā mihi nui, Chris Chief Executive
Kia ora Guest donor, Thank you very much for your generous donation through Givealittle in support of the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. We truly appreciate your support. Your contribution helps us continue protecting and restoring the largest fenced Sanctuary in the South Island of New Zealand. Donations like yours directly support vital work including maintaining the pest-proof fence, restoring native habitat, and protecting endangered native species like Little-spotted kiwi, tuatara and orange-fronted parakeet. Thanks to supporters like you, we are able to create a safe haven where native wildlife can thrive and future generations can experience the unique biodiversity of our region. On behalf of everyone at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Trust, thank you for helping make this important conservation work possible. Ngā mihi nui, Chris Chief Executive
Kia ora Helen, Thank you very much for your generous donation through Givealittle in support of the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. Your support is greatly appreciated. Contributions like yours help us continue protecting and restoring the largest fenced sanctuary in the South Island of New Zealand. Donations directly support vital work such as maintaining the pest-proof fence, restoring native habitat, and protecting endangered native species including little spotted kiwi, tuatara, and the orange-fronted parakeet. Thanks to supporters like you, we are able to create a safe haven where native wildlife can thrive and future generations can experience the unique biodiversity of our region. On behalf of everyone at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Trust, thank you for helping make this important conservation work possible. Ngā mihi nui, Chris Chief Executive
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