The inaugural Natural Environment Forum will be held on Thursday 3 May, 5.30pm - 7.30pm, at the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie.

We'll update you on progress and future plans, and we'd also like your feedback.

The forum will include workshop sessions on:

• our biodiversity action plan

• tracks and walkways

• Capital Spaces (the Open Space Strategy)

• the proposed new Eco-City Council Controlled Organisation which would combine Zealandia, the Zoo, the Botanic Garden and Otari-Wilton's Bush.

For more information, call Nichole Prahm on (04)499 4444 or email natenviroforum@wcc.govt.nz.