Lessons from Volcano to Sea
After three successful years NZ Landcare Trust's Auckland based Volcano to Sea project has come to an end. To mark the
occasion the Trust has released a publication dedicated to capturing the experiences and lessons learned from delivering
this innovative community urban catchment project.
The 'Community Urban Restoration & Education Guide' is aimed at people and organisations who are interested in getting involved in urban restoration work.
NZ Landcare Trust Communications Manager James Barnett said, "This project has provided an exciting opportunity to
explore the potential of a community catchment management project within an urban environment. We were delighted by the
enthusiasm and commitment that came from the community as well as local businesses, agencies and project partners."
"By sharing the experiences gained delivering the Volcano to Sea project, we hope that this guide can inspire others to
transform their ideas into practical action-on-the-ground." Mr Barnett continued.
'Around New Zealand many enthusiastic people are looking at ways to rescue and restore urban environments, but they're
often faced with limited resources and funding challenges. By harnessing the power of community collaboration, degraded
urban environments can be revitalised.' (Community Urban Restoration & Education Guide).
The 70 page guide provides a wealth of information, with chapters covering subjects such as how to establish catchment
groups, the importance of setting goals and objectives, using good communication techniques to build and maintain
support, the benefits of monitoring and evaluation, and the role of education - especially working with schools.
In addition to passionate community orientated folk who might like to start up a project, the guide will also prove
useful for those already engaged in coordinating a restoration project but are thinking of how they might go about
extending its reach. Local council staff who work at a community level may also find this guide of interest, as will
teachers and educators involved in teaching environmental issues and are looking for practical examples of how young
people can make a positive difference.
The new Guide is available in both printed and digital versions. For a printed copy send a request to Melinda Dresser at
VolcanoToSea@landcare.org.nz
The digital version is available from the Volcano to Sea page on the NZ Landcare Trust website:
www.landcare.org.nz/VolcanoToSea
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