About Us
Russell Landcare Trust is a community-run group making a difference on the Russell Peninsula and supporting the restoration and reintroduction of native forests and birds.
OUR VISION
Kōkako are calling.
Native plant and wildlife populations on the Russell Peninsula and their natural habitats are restored.
OUR MISION
To lead the ecological restoration of the Russell Peninsula through strategic planning, action, partnerships, and community empowerment.
OUR STORY
Formed in 2002, the Trust has been active for over 20 years, supporting conservation efforts through community involvement.
We combine community action and expert conservation efforts to restore Russell’s native ecosystems.
Our People
Russell Landcare Trust is guided by a dedicated team of local conservationists and community members.
Ella van Gool
General Manager
Nik Minchin
Trustee & Technical Advisor
Todd Warrander
Field Manager
Ben Wood
Servicing Coordinator
Alex Ough Dealy
Communications Coordinator
Serena Collins
Trapper
Kerry Mulligan
Community Coordinator
Clair Mcentergart
Trapper
Depot Weka
Director of claw-sitivity
Ellyse Randrup
Trapper
William Fuller
Trustee (Chair)
Victoria Froude
Trustee (Ecologist)
Chris Richmond
Trustee
Denise Ellis
Trustee
Helen Ough Dealy
Trustee
John Russell
Trustee (Treasurer)
Our Story
Hover over our important moments in history to learn more about how we’ve grown as a Trust!
NOW
2025
2024
2022
2016
2011
2002
2001
1990's
Present Day
Nursery build begins
Updating how we keep you in the loop
Pests eliminated from over 2000ha
Draft Habitat Restoration Strategy
Kiwi numbers recorded increased drastically
Predator Free Russell is created
Russell Kiwi Protection established
Long Beach restoration starts
Russell Landcare Trust is registered
North Island weka released
Russell Kiwi Group created
An idea formed
Our Funders
Our Mahi
Learn more about the conservation mahi we’re working on across the Russell peninsula through community-driven action.
