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
 

Jo Ritchie
Jo is a self employed environmental planner and works across a wide range of environmental projects.
 

Tony Bouzaid

Glenfern Sanctuary
 

Fenella Christian

Trustee/Secretary
 

Trustee

Non-Trustees
Des Casey - Department of Conservation Representative

Izzy Fordham - Community Board Representative
David Speir - Newsletter Editor