The Trust was formed in October 2002 following a series of meetings
of local people involved in private conservation initiatives on the
Island. It was decided that a formal body was needed to provide an
umbrella organisation to support conservation initiatives and to ensure
a coordinated and integrated approach to the greater vision of the
island's ecological restoration. This community initiated Trust has
successfully applied for funding and to date has produced a
quarterly
newsletter, facilitated Open Days at restoration sites, initiated
meetings with key stakeholders and will represent the community in the
future planning for conservation on Great Barrier.
The Trustees are;
John Ogden
Awana Catchment Trust
Judy Gilbert
Windy Hill / Rosalie Bay Catchment Trust
Liz Westbrooke
Trustee
Emmy Pratt
Great Barrier Marine Radio
Peter Edmonds
Kate Waterhouse
Fenella Christian
(Secretary)
Non-Trustees
Des Casey - Department of Conservation Representative
Izzy Fordham
- Community Board Representative
David Speir - Newsletter Editor
Tony Bouzaid 1940-2011
former Trustee
Tribute from the GBI Trust
Eulogy by Mike Lee
