Debs Martin, of Nelson, QSM, for services to conservation
Debs Martin is Forest and Bird’s Regional Manager for the Top of the South Island. She led the Society’s campaign and appeal to the Environment Court opposing the construction of a dam on the Mokihinui River. She campaigned for the protection of the Denniston Plateau from coal mining, and is leading Forest and Bird’s campaign to prevent further mining on conservation land. She runs the project to save long-tailed bats at Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve and is Forest and Bird’s representative on several working groups. Ms Martin volunteers as the Chair and Director of the Nelson Organic Co-op.