Chatham Islands Conservation Awards
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The Chatham Islands Conservation Board presents a Conservation Award annually to recognise the voluntary efforts of an individual or groups who have demonstrated commitment to a conservation project.
It is hoped that highlighting the efforts of conservation initiatives in the community can help to inspire others to become involved in worthwhile conservation projects.
Award recipients are presented with a native timber trophy crafted by a local resident, at the annual pig hunting competition at the start of October.
Award recipients:
James and Annette Moffett, 2010
James and Annette are recognised for their commitment to protecting and restoring large areas, encompassing a full spectrum of vegetation types, on their property, The Bluff, on Pitt Island. Over many years they have worked tirelessly, retiring land from farming, fencing, and propagating native trees to re-vegetate these valuable natural areas. This includes the entire 15 km coastline of their property. They also support and encourage others with conservation projects on the island.
Keri Moir, 2009 Chatham Islands
Conservation Award recipient
Keri Moir, 2009
Keri's diligence in observing, reporting and ongoing monitoring weeds and her dedicated interaction with staff at the Chathams Area Office greatly enhances the work of the department to effectively manage pest plants discovered on the Chathams.
Keri's advocacy work with conservation education and ardent participation in the Weedbusters' programme was also recognised in her nomination, all benefitting the conservation values on the Chatham Islands.
Ray Murphy, 2008
For many years Ray has undertaken habitat restoration on his land at Pakauera through to Manauea and Matarakau. His dedication to fencing and planting has been inspirational to other landowners and a huge contribution to the ongoing regeneration of a significant part of the north coast of the Chathams.
Eric Dix, 2006 Chatham Islands
Conservation Award recipient
George Day and Judy Wright, 2007
For their consistent participation in weedbusters, Swap a weed for a native promotion. Eradication of several species of weeds from their private garden contributed significantly to preserving local conservation values.
Eric Dix, 2006
For voluntarily trapping possums in several regions of bush around the Chatham Islands for the previous five years, helping to preserve various habitats on the Chatham Islands.
Val and Lois Croon, 2005
For creating a microclimate within their homestead gardens northern Chatham. Admiral Farm became open for public enjoyment and emphasis in recent years has been on cultivating Chatham native plants.
Dianne Gregory-Hunt, 2004
For voluntary work caring for a solitary Antipodean wandering albatross chick on Pitt Island. Over a period of several months Dianne walked to the nest site daily to check the fenced-off area for disturbances from predators.
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