Ian Feasey surveys the endangered salt marsh. Infiltration from mangroves will destroy this environment in five years if unchecked. Photo / John McCombe
Ian Feasey surveys the endangered salt marsh. Infiltration from mangroves will destroy this environment in five years if unchecked. Photo / John McCombe
Twenty-seven years of volunteer community service is winding down for local resident Ian Feasey.
A man of action rather than words, Ian has driven many community projects from mangrove control to Senior Net and beyond.
Still clocking up many kilometres weekly maintaining pest control stations, it's time to pass thebaton to younger community members.
The past president of Whangamata Harbour Care Inc., Feasey remains a committee member and is instrumental in organising seedling control days.
"Whangamata needs our next generation to recognise and become active in protecting, restoring and improving our greatest asset … our harbour. One hour a month from 50 people would protect and enhance the jewel in our crown," Ian says.
Whangamata Harbour Care is holding its 2020 annual meeting on Saturday, July 18, at the Whangamata War Memorial Hall and will acknowledge senior members' efforts.
