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For the love of the forest: The drive to leave the environment in a better shape for the next generation

Julia Gabel
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Multimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·
11 mins to read


When East Coast Department of Conservation ranger Graeme Atkins finishes his shift, his work in the forest is far from over.

Atkins, of Ngāti Porou, is an advocate for the restoration of the Raukūmara Conservation Park, north of Gisborne – and dedicates much of his time to raising awareness of the forest's declining state.

Hundreds of conservation groups work with the Department of Conservation (DoC) while many people work of their own accord, from restoring forests, oceans and coastlines to

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