Trust Objectives
* To promote an awareness and appreciation of Hawke's Bay's distinctive natural heritage.
* To preserve Hawke's Bay's unique character by the protection of riparian waterways and wetlands.
* To promote the planting of trees, both indigenous and exotic on public and/or private land within Hawke's Bay.
The project aims to:
* Improve the river margins by eliminating willow trees and replacing them with indigenous riparian planting.
* Protect and enhance indigenous bush areas.
* Create corridors for wildlife.
* Create additional wetlands and upland game habitat.
* Provide a framework to encourage environmental education
* Facilitate wider recreational opportunities.