Lessons from Volcano to Sea

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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