Table Of Contents

Forest and Bird, Issue 299, 1 February 2001, Page 1

Features

14 Return of the Whales Watching whales and dolphins in the Hauraki Gulf. by Tony and Jenny Enderby 18 Island in the Mist A ‘mainland island’ in Te Urewera. by Meg Collins 22 Treasures of Castle Hill Five rare plants in a mountain sanctuary. by Sarah Mankelow 24 The Islets of Suwarrow Atoll Harsh realities threaten wildlife on a tropical ‘paradise’. by Rhys Jones 28 The Fading of Fuchsia Failure of a native tree may be an early warning signal. by Laura A. Sessions 32 Creatures of the Swamp Birds and insects find shelter in the peatlands. by Corinne Watts and Brian Patrick

Regulars

2 Comment Beyond the "Mainland Islands’. 3 Mailbag 4 Conservation Briefs Cabbage trees; Project Crimson is 10; Hon. Sandra Lee; New weed control; J.S. Watson grants; Loder Cup; National Parks Foundation; NZCA chair; Threatened birds. 11 World Watch Saving Seychelles Wildlife 36 Lodges and Reserves Lenz Reserve; Tautuku Lodge. 38 In the Field Praying Mantis and Stick Insects. 40 Branching Out Kumarahou at Ohope; Senior Achievers; Junior Naturalists; Planting guide. 42 Bulletin Northern appointment; Council business. 43 Book Notes 44 Restoration Little Windy Hill; Dunedin forests.