Table Of Contents

Forest and Bird, Issue 313, 1 August 2004, Page 1

Features 12 The World Beneath Our Waves Why Forest and Bird wants to save our seas. by Michael Szabo and Barry Weeber 16 Silvereyes in the Garden A common native bird to watch. Photographs by Geoff Moon; text Gordon Ell 20 The Pig's Back Wild pigs compromise conservation programmes. by Dave Hansford 24 The Future of Molesworth A high-country icon comes under conservation management. by Gordon Ell 28 A Turnaround for Tuatara Recovery scheme finds a new species and new homes. by Kathy Ombler 32 Legacy of Big South Cape Island Cruel lessons learned from a catastrophe 40 years ago. by Don Merton 36 Extinct New Zealand Crows The appearance and disappearance of New Zealand ravens. by Brian Gill 39 Small Wonders Fascinating examples of our rich natural heritage. by Jenny and Tony Enderby; Rebecca Bowater Regulars 2 Comment 3 Mailbag 4 Conservation Briefs Fiordland sanctuaries; Kaikoura Island; Mt Bruce; Clent Hills; Paterson Inlet; Northland marine reserves; Taranaki coastal rarities. 11 World Watch Joining Birdlife International. 40 In the Field Cooking with a Carefree Conscience. by Ann Graeme 42 Branching Out ‘Old Blue’ awards; Otago award; visiting South Australia; Coromandel project. 44 Bulletin New executive appointed; redesigning central office. 48 Book Notes 49 Branches and Lodges Directory