Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust
By supporting the MSRT, we’re helping to eliminate wilding pines that are disrupting biodiversity in the Marlborough Sounds.
Helping to eliminate wilding pines from the Marlborough Sounds
Interislander has found a natural fit with the Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust (MSRT), an organisation dedicated to protecting the landscape and biodiversity of the Marlborough Sounds. By raising awareness of the wilding pine problem and supporting the MSRT financially, we’re helping to eliminate wilding pines that are displacing native tree species. We want the sounds to stay beautiful for the people who travel on our ferries
Ruakaka before and after MSRT's project work.
About the Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust
The Marlborough Sounds Restoration Trust was established in 2003 to safeguard the natural, cultural and historical richness of the Marlborough Sounds for future generations. Over the years, MSRT has achieved significant milestones, especially in tackling wilding pines and managing feral deer and goats. Their pioneering wilding pine control programme has gained national acclaim for its effectiveness and innovative approach. In 2021, MSRT earned the prestigious title of Supreme Winner at the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards.