Dr Dave Butler, of Nelson, QSM for services to conservation
Dr Dave Butler was the founding Chairperson of the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary Charitable Trust, which was set up to restore a functioning ecosystem in Nelson’s Brook Catchment. It aims to control or eliminate pests from the Sanctuary, reintroduce lost species, create an educational resource, and to develop employment and training opportunities. Dr Butler led the project to develop 135 kilometres of tracks and pest-proof fencing that encloses 700 hectares of land. The Sanctuary is a key partner of the Nelson Biodiversity Strategy and reports in to the Nelson Biodiversity Forum. Dr Butler is a Life Member of the Sanctuary.