Table Of Contents

Forest and Bird, Issue 309, 1 August 2003, Page 1

Features 12 14 18 20 22 24 28 30 32 36 Kowhai, The Society's Floral Emblem Heralds of spring bringing colour to the forest. By Gordon Ell The Tides of Pauatahanui A major wetland restoration project by Forest and Bird near Wellington. By Dave Hansford A Confusion For Birdwatchers The pipit and the skylark look alike but are quite different birds. By Gordon Ell, pictures Geoff Moon Up With The Lark Dunedin writer Neville Peat celebrates the nature of the south. By Pat Baskett A Big Bite of the Barrier Proposals to create New Zealand’s largest coastal marine reserve. By Fiona Oliphant Preserving the Snow Tussock Country Celebrating the new Te Papanui Conservation Park in Otago. By Neville Peat, pictures by Gilbert van Reenen. A Case for Recognition Seeking international status for the wetlands of the Manawatu Estuary. By Dave Hansford The Alarming Discovery About Stoats It seems possums may have to share ‘number one pest’ status when it comes to birdlife. By Eric Pyle Foraging for Fungi Findings from the annual ‘fungal foray’. Contributions from Peter Buchanan, Peter Johnston, Ann Graeme and Don Horne Energy Nightmares for Conservation The recurrent energy crises pose serious threats to the environment. By Keith Lyons Regulars 40 42 44 48 49 Comment Managing The Land ‘Sustainably’. Mailbag Conservation Briefs Taranaki ‘muttonbirds’; taiko breeding; Canterbury mudfish; $1.15 million bird book; Queen’s Birthday honours, ‘Old Blue’ awards; Tawharanui fence. In the Field Plants of the Sea — seaweeds red, brown and green. By Ann Graeme Branching Out Restoring penguin habitat; Marlborough trip; Bushy Park fencing; new executive; deputy president; library gift. Book Notes Bulletin New treasurer; conservation manager resigns; photographic competition; London function. Branches and Lodges Directory