Expanding Fiordland tourism operator Southern Discoveries has
won a coveted Southland Environment Award for its work in a
sanctuary for endangered and native species.
Southern Discoveries won the corporate category, sponsored by
Landcorp. The prize will go towards continued work in Milford
Sound.
The award was made at a gala presentation attended by more
than 300 people in Invercargill on Wednesday night.
Southern Discoveries was nominated for the corporate award
for its role in helping to preserve wildlife at Sinbad Gully,
at the base of Mitre Peak.
The Sinbad Gully pest control project was set up nearly two
years ago, in partnership with the Fiordland Conservation
Trust and the Department of Conservation.
Southern Discoveries general manager John Robson said in a
statement the company was delighted to be recognised for its
work in the sanctuary.
He thanked Mossburn resident Jenny Campbell for nominating
the project.
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