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 About The Trust
The South West New Zealand Endangered Species Charitable Trust was
established in 2004. Members of the trust represent private, government and iwi interests. The trust has a close working relationship with the Department of Conservation.
Mission Statement
To establish and fund a world class sanctuary on Te Puka-Hereka for rare and endangered native
species of flora and fauna that will be jointly developed by private philanthropists, corporate and government participants.
Objectives
- to clear Coal Island of introduced pests and predators
- to prevent the re-invasion of a permanent stoat and deer population
- to introduce a suitable range of rare and endangered native birds, plants and wildlife
Te Puka-Hereka/Coal Island
Te Puka-Hereka, translated means “The Tied Anchor”, and is commonly known as Coal Island.
Situated in Fiordland National Park, Coal Island (1163 ha) lies in the entrance to Preservation Inlet,
between Puysegur Point and Gulches Head.
The Trust has engaged a conservation contractor to develop a management plan that over the next
few years will be used to rid the island of introduced pests and predators.
The Trustees
Sir Tim Wallis – Patron
Ian Buick – Chairman
Don Goodhue – Trustee
Ray Willett – Trustee
Andy Cox – Trustee (DOC Representative)
Stuart Bull – Trustee (Iwi Representative)
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