FOREST AND BIRD.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19911, 13 June 1936, Page 18 (Supplement)

FOREST AND BIRD.

Plea for Promotion.

DESTRUCTION IN NEW ZEALAND. The Forest and Bird Protection Society or New Zealand, whose objects are to advocate and obtain the efficient protection and preservation of our native forests and (birds, enlisting the natural sympathy of our young. unity of control of all wild life. and the pre—servation of sanctuaries, scenic resortes, etc., in their native state, has issued a very attractive illustrated booklet that will make a strong ap—peal to all lovers of nature. Attention is drawn to the evils which follow the indiscriminate des—truction of forests and the waning of wild life, and the hope is expressed that our beautiful birds will be preseried to pour forth their song. so that some of the younger generation may 5:15.11 some idea or what the morning chorus of the birds was like, be—fore the destroying hand or man descended on their habitations.

“A new spirit is slowly but surely taking possession of “people." says one writer. “ There has been a. change from a. passive possession of an area or land about a. house for lawns and shrubs and flowers, to s positive and an active desire to do all possible to stirs-ct into gardens colonies of sonssters and feathered friends. "Winter is a deciding factor in the preservation of birds. \Vell-i‘ed birds can care for themselves against enemies. Although August is the first month of Spring and berries have been plentifully produced this season. August is the month when the food supplies are shortest. More food trees planted, more food given. more shei—ter provided—means more birds. More birds mean more assistance against the huge invisible army oi: insects." The society invites those interested to become members.