Our Goal

The long-term goal of the Arrowtown Choppers is to see natural forest regeneration behind Arrowtown. This includes the introduction of key missing native forest species that were once present. This in turn will help increase the habitat for a range of native birds, lizards, and insects, enriching our biodiversity. The hills behind Arrowtown have some of the highest densities of falcon in the country due to our mosaic of shrubland, tussock grassland, and beech forest.

Small bird species like miromiro/tomtits, piwakawaka/fantails, and korimako/bellbirds help provide a food source for karearea/falcon parents and chicks. In combination with Predator Free Arrowtown, we hope to eventually establish enough forest so that other birds like kea, kaka, and robin can eventually be reintroduced to the area.

Our Projects

Clearing of Wilding Pines

Over 150 hectares of Wilding Pines cleared (and still going) from around the Sawpit Gully Track. This doesn’t include the work undertaken by Arrowtown Wilding Group.

Beech Party Planting Day

Almost 30,000 trees planted around the Sawpit Gully track, replacing the wilding pines that have been cleared. See you in Autumn for the 11th Beech Party.

Bush Creek Rejuvenation Project

Working closely with Arrowtown School and the Arrowtown Scout Group to plant and maintain over 6,200 trees in Bush Creek.

Arrowtown Community Nursery

Opening Spring 2025. If you would like to volunteer, then please email the Nursery to register your interest.

Tobin's Plateau

750 Beech Trees planted by two Arrowtown mountain bike groups.

Conservation Corridor

Our biggest dream yet! A 50m wide conservation corridor of Beech & Totara stretching South-East (from Tobin’s Drop) to the North-West (Bush Creek).

Our Supporters

Our work is only possible thanks to the incredible generosity of the organisations and individuals who give their time and financial support. If you would like to support us then please email us.