There are hundreds of conservation groups working with DOC, or working independently around the country – from restoring forests, coasts and wildlife to managing huts, tracks and historic places.
Many of these groups have large-scale restoration and biodiversity recovery as their aims, while others focus on a particular endangered species.
Nature Space is also great way to find groups, individuals and landowners undertaking ecological restoration in New Zealand.
Can't participate but still want to help?
Make a donation to a conservation programme.
Other ways you can get involved:
- run your own project.
- volunteer for a DOC project,
- assist DOC partnerships on endangered species management and other conservation projects.
Coromandel conservation groups
Get involved with conservation groups working with DOC in the Coromandel.
Bay of Plenty conservation groups
Get involved with conservation groups working with DOC in the Bay of Plenty.
East Coast conservation groups
Get involved with conservation groups working with DOC on the East Coast.
Central North Island conservation groups
Get involved with conservation groups working with DOC in the Central North Island.
Manawatu/Whanganui conservation groups
Get involved with conservation groups working with DOC in Manawatu/Whanganui.
Hawke's Bay conservation groups
There are many opportunities in the Hawke's Bay to work with others and contribute to conservation.
Wairarapa conservation groups
Get involved with conservation groups working with DOC in the Wairarapa.
Wellington/Kapiti conservation groups
Get involved with conservation groups working with DOC in Wellington/Kapiti.
Nelson/Tasman conservation groups
Get involved with conservation groups working with DOC in Nelson/Tasman.
Marlborough conservation groups
Get involved with conservation groups working with DOC in Marlborough.
West Coast conservation groups
Get involved with conservation groups working with DOC in the West Coast.