Managing projects
Some of the biggest challenges with any project are managing people and money. This page provides resources and links to help projects become socially and financially sustainable.
Managing people and processes
Habitat Protection Fund Project Monitoring Toolkit
Includes time sheets and other forms to help keep track of grants, partners, etc.
Funding sources
Biodiversity Advice and Condition Funds
The condition and advice funds are a government initiative to enhance management of indigenous biodiversity outside public conservation lands.
Environmental funding for community groups
A handbook produced by Auckland Regional Council that lists known sources of environmental funding available for projects in the Auckland region.
Fundview
Subscription based information about funding for voluntary organisations
from government, local authorities, statutory and philanthropic trusts, gaming trusts and some service organisations. Free access is available at many public places.
Publications
Buchan, D. 2007. Not Just Trees in the Ground:
The Social and Economic Benefi ts of Community-led Conservation Projects. WWF-New Zealand, Wellington.
http://www.wwf.org.nz/index.php/about_us/publications/entry/not_just_trees_in_the_groundthe_social_and_economic_benefits_of_community_l/
Campbell-Hunt, D. 2002: Developing a sanctuary: The Karori experience. Victoria Link.
Wilson, C.H. 2005: Developing effective partnerships between the Department of Conservation and community groups. Science for Conservation 248. Department of Conservation, Wellington. 54p.
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/SfC248.pdf [259 KB]