Connect with communities

Wilding Pine Network

The Wilding Pine Network, formerly known as the New Zealand Wilding Conifer Group, is a group dedicated to supporting the management of wilding conifer infestations in New Zealand via advocacy, advice and action.

Find your local Department of Conservation office

Your local DOC office can connect you with other initiatives in your area.

Community groups

Throughout New Zealand there are community helping to get wilding pines and conifers in their area under control. Most groups run volunteer days. 

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•  Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust 

• The Arrowtown Choppers

• Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust

• Central Otago Wilding Conifer Control Group (Contact DOC’s Alexandra Office to get in touch)

• Dunedin Wilding Pine Removal Group

• Hawke's Bay Wilding Pine Community Group

• Mackenzie Basin Wilding Trees Charitable Trust

• Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust

• The Mid Dome Wilding Trees Charitable Trust  (Southland)

• South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust

• Ohau Conservation Trust 

• Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group