SERVICES
EcoForward provides practical and strategic support for conservation projects at any stage - from launch, to growth, to advocacy, eco-tourism and funding. I am committed to achieving meaningful environmental impact through a professional, hands-on approach.
PROJECTS
My work spans hands-on conservation, project management, and volunteer engagement, with a focus on connecting people to the places they help protect. These projects illustrate how practical action and community involvement come together to support the environment.
PARTNERSHIPS
EcoForward connects businesses with conservation projects, helping them make a real environmental impact while gaining recognition for their contribution. Partnerships can include sponsorship, volunteer engagement, and advocacy, ensuring that support is not only effective but visible and celebrated.
ABOUT ME
I’m Aimee, a conservation project lead with hands-on experience in private and non-profit conservation projects across Aotearoa, New Zealand.
I grew up in Hawke’s Bay and studied at Otago University, and I’m deeply connected to New Zealand’s natural landscapes. Guided by the principles of kaitiakitanga, I combine field experience with strategic planning to help projects thrive and connect communities with the places they care about.
In Hawke's Bay, I coordinated a multi-faceted conservation project across 2,500 ha, and what drove me most was building and supporting a thriving community-led volunteer team. I have seen first-hand how clear communication, organisation, and leading by example empower people to take ownership and make a real difference.
In addition to volunteer coordination, I have led tourism development initiatives, including market research, product development, and the coordination of visitor experiences. I believe good work deserves to be seen, and this drives my passion for advocacy, which I deliver through tourism development, media planning, and community outreach
I now work as a contractor for several South Island NGOs and ecotourism operations in the North Island, supporting conservation projects with practical solutions, community engagement, and strategic project partnerships.
Good work deserves to be seen.
Whether through tourism, volunteer outreach, strategic partnerships, or community support, your project deserves visibility. I’m here to help you tell that story
ECOFORWARD SERVICES
Volunteer Engagement
Map out project expectations and design volunteer programs to support ecological restoration. Create outreach plans to engage local communities and recruit, manage, and sustain volunteer networks to maximize project impact.
Resource Development
Help projects access the funds they need through grant writing, sponsorships, and community fundraising initiatives, creating sustainable support and long-term impact.
Online Outreach
Develop engaging and informative media content to promote conservation initiatives and environmental awareness. Boost your conservation project's visibility and impact with professional storytelling.
Impact Monitoring
Monitor and report on conservation projects, translating data into clear, actionable insights to demonstrate impact to funders, partners, and the community.
Strategic Partnerships
Connect businesses with conservation projects that align with their values, delivering partnerships that drive measurable environmental outcomes, community engagement, and positive recognition.
Ecotourism Development
Enable projects to explore sustainable ecotourism as a way to engage communities and diversify funding. I'm here to help with all stages from planning, implementation to management.
