Cover Section

Forest and Bird, Issue 40, 1 May 1936, Cover Page

FOREST AND BIRD PROTECTION SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND (Inc.)

Invites all those who have respect for our wonderful and unique native fores.ts*and birds, all those who realize the great economic and aesthetic value of birds, all those who wish to preserve our unrivalled scenic beauties, to band together with the Society in an earnest endeavour to stimulate public interest and secure efficient preservation, conservation and intelligent utilization of our great heritage.

With the co-operation, appreciation and assistance of the general public New Zealand can stand unrivalled. Without such help our forests will be hopelessly marred and destroyed by lire, animals, and wasteful exploitation.

The subscriptions are : —Life members £5, Endowment members £1 per annum; ordinary subscription, adults 5/-, children 1/-. Endowment members comprise those who desire to contribute in a more helpful manner towards the preservation of our birds and forests. Besides this, we ask for your co-operation in assisting to conserve your own heritage. Is it not worth while ?

We aim at issuing only accurate information, all of which is checked by leading authorities. No remuneration is asked by any of our executive. Your contribution goes solely towards better informing others.

OBJECTS —To advocate and obtain the efficient protection and preservation of our native forests and birds, enlisting the natural sympathy of our young, unity of control of all wild life, and the preservation of sanctuaries, scenic reserves, etc., in their native state.

Affiliated with the Society for the Preservation of the Fauna of the British Empire (of i vhich King Edward VIII is Patron) and with the International Committee for the Protection of Wild Birds.