Protecting New Zealand's Environment

  New Zealand

• Auckland: 
Auckland

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Programs start every Saturday.

Description: The Protect New Zealand's Environment program allows you to help protect, preserve and restore this unique and beautiful environment. You will be involved in projects such as tree planting, seed collection, endangered species protection, walking trail construction, heritage restoration and environmental monitoring. Your project will be determined by what the current needs are and what time of year it is. Each project lasts about one to one and a half weeks and then you will be moved to another site. This means that during a six-week experience you will probably visit at least three different project locations. As much variety is incorporated in this program as possible.

This is your chance to truly experience "The Land of the Long White Cloud" in every way- through its people, culture and land. New Zealand has a rich history of over a thousand years of human settlement with Maori, Pacific, Asian and European cultures all coming together is this truly unique place. It's a culture that celebrates this diversity and uses it as its greatest strength.

The land of New Zealand is as diverse as it's people. It is a country that ranges from spectacular alpine glaciers and massive mountain ranges to rolling green farmland and sandy beaches. New Zealand has mild temperatures, high rainfall and lots of sunshine. One of the greatest advantages of New Zealand is that all of these different landscapes, environments and ecosystems are so close to each other. It is easy to understand why this amazing land was used as the backdrop of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Highlights: Participants are not offered a choice of projects, as these vary according to seasonal conditions and conservation priorities. But we do our best to ensure a variety of projects or locations during the experience. Volunteers normally spend one 1 or 2 weeks at each project site.

Projects include: tree planting, erosion control, seed collection, construction and maintenance of walking tracks, endangered flora & fauna surveys, weed control, habitat restoration, and heritage restoration.

The orientation also includes a sightseeing trip.

Cost in US$: $1035 for 2 weeks. Please visit our website for additional information.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-70

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to New Zealand Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement: GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded: 2001