Chairperson’s Report
Project De-Vine Trust – AGM October 2018
Project De-Vine has had another busy year making significant ongoing progress in its mission
to clear pest plants out of Golden Bay and around Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National
Parks.
The full list of achievements are Iisted in detail in the Project Directors report. They describe
growing expansion of areas under control cycling through stages of assessment , knockdown
and ongoing follow up.
These achievements have been possible through a small group of staff and trustees
supported by a larger number of funders and community volunteers. Once again I would like
to thank you for your support.
While Project De-Vine obviously still has a huge amount of work ahead to achieve its
mission, the landscape of Golden Bay would certainly have a different appearance if It
wasn’t for your generous support to date.
Of course none of this would be possible without the passion and drive that Chris Rowse
brings to Project De-Vine. The constant search for ongoing funding security in the voluntary
sector while maintaining ongoing work delivery is no easy task.
Over this report period, trustees have been joined by Paul Bastin who has previously
provided accounting advice to the trust. In addition to his accounting skills Paul brings
valued management skills.
Project De-Vine was fortunate to be a keynote speaker at the NZ institute of Biosecurity
annual conference held in Nelson in July. This promoted a lot of interest in the work of the
trust and the contribution that the voluntary conservation sector contributes to biosecurity
and the wider economy.
This report is my second as a chair and completes my period as a trustee.
I am sure that the passion that drives Project De-Vine will continue to see it make significant
ongoing progress in its mission and make a wider economic contribution to Golden Bay.
Neil Clifton
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