About Us
The Hawke's Bay Wilding Pine Control Trust was developed in 2022 to help the Department of Conservation and other landowners to manage wilding pine infestation. We co-ordinate volunteers and raise funds to help with this work. Our dedicated team is committed to preserving the natural beauty of Hawke's Bay by controlling the spread of wilding pines, which pose a threat to our native flora and fauna. We believe in the importance of protecting our environment for future generations, and our work reflects this commitment.
Meet the Trustees
Our trustees set the strategy, promote the cause and run
our volunteer events
Trustee
Graham Leech
Graham is the founder of Afoot which holds a DOC Concession for the Ruahine, Kaweka, Tararua, Whirinaki and Kaimanawa Forest Parks. Afoot specialises in outdoor education – mainly students completing the adventurous journey and voluntary service sections of the Duke of Edinburgh Award
Trustee
Alan Lee
Alan recently retired from the Department of Conservation where he worked as a Biodiversity Ranger in the Hawkes Bay District. Alan planted pines in the Ruahines for erosion control in the early 1980's but in recent years had come a full circle and been involved with the control of wilding conifers, mainly in the Kaweka Forest Park. He says he has now removed more than he planted and can sleep with a clear conscience.
Trustee
Alexia Hamelink
Alexia is a landscape architect, hunter and trail runner with a passion for Aotearoa / New Zealand's native plants. Alexia enjoys any reason to get up in the hills and loves the physical, social and environmental rewards of being involved in wilding pine control.
Factsheet
Wilding Conifer Control in the Kaweka Forest Park
What you can do.
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