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Every month in the Ranger's Report we introduce one of our fab Bream Head volunteers. This month meet Nicola Hartwell
‘When I was young my grandad would take my siblings and I walking through the native bush in the Waitakere Ranges. I always remembered it fondly and in my later years became a keen trail runner. After a chance encounter with Ocean Beach, and a job offer North, my two young boys and I moved to the foothills of the north-east side of Bream Head Reserve. I ran its trails as often as I could, sometimes 2 or 3 times a week.
After becoming somewhat familiar with predator control through the Ocean Beach Landcare Group, I figured I was spending so much time in the bush anyway, why not take on a trapline in the reserve. And so I did. Little did I know then that the pressures of life (and the discovery of the joy of surfing) would result in my trapline often being the only time I have in the bush each month. I treasure it. I get the physical and mental benefits, new experiences, and the pleasure of working with an experienced and passionate team for something I have grown to love. As kaitiaki of our environment, every little bit counts, and we can all contribute. The BCHT provides comprehensive training and support to its volunteers and can allocate tasks to suit all lifestyle and fitness levels. I would highly recommend getting involved - it is impossible to have any regrets.”
