Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand

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The Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society of New Zealand is an environmental organisation specialising in conservation of indigenous plant and animal life in and around New Zealand.

The Society is comprised of over 50 active groups called 'Branches', located in urban and rural centres throughout New Zealand.
Branches are actively engaged in conservation projects and advocacy on a community and regional basis.
Society offices and staff are located in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington.
The society publishes a quarterly journal 'Forest & Bird' - it is one of New Zealand's definitive natural history journals.
Founded in 1923, it is the largest and longest running environmental group in New Zealand.

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The Society's Aims

To take all reasonable steps within the power of the Society for the preservation and protection of the indigenous flora and fauna and natural features of New Zealand, for the benefit of the public including future generations.
Without affecting the generality of the main objects, the Society shall have the following ancillary objects:
- To spread knowledge and encourage appreciation of our native flora and fauna, their aesthetic, scientific, cultural and recreational values.
- To educate the public of all age groups regarding the importance and urgent need for protection of these natural resources.
- To meet the vital need to conserve the environment free from pollution.
- To advocate the protection of indigenous species, their habitats and ecosystems.
- To advocate the creation and the preservation of protected natural areas, reserves and National Parks in public ownership and/or control.
- To establish and administer reserves and sanctuaries for the preservation of New Zealand's indigenous ecosystems.
- To advocate the destruction of introduced species harmful to New Zealand's flora and fauna.