"Birds Forests and Natural Features of New Zealand".

Forest and Bird, Volume 15, Issue 3, 1 August 1984, Page 25

"Birds Forests and Natural Features

of New Zealand".

David G. Collingwood

by Norman E_

Dalmer. A. limited issue of 1000 copies.

This important book is the definitive history of the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society. It has been written to cumulate all the activities, the personalities and the policies of the Society from its inception in 1923 right through to its jubilee year in 1983. Very readable in its 173 pages it is at the same time a mine of information which should interest keen members of the Society. | can vouch for the painstaking research covering 8 years carried out by the author. It is authorative as Norman Dalmer was National Treasurer and Deputy President of the Society during much of his search of old documents and interviews of past members. The result has been a very balanced account of the problems that the Society has faced over its 60 years, by one who is eminently well placed to review the Societys history.

The book is unique because it is so thorough and it will be at least fifty years before a new history of Society would be contemplated. The author has published the book as a service to the Society, and profits from its sale go directly to the Society's funds. This review is to draw your attention to the availability of this book and the fact that by buying it you are at the same time supporting the Society. A book not to be missed, strongly recommended to all keen members.

N. E. Dalmer Publisher $8.95 (Through Forest & Bird Mail Order) pe