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EnvironmentNomad Safaris has a strong commitment to the environment and takes active steps to minimise the impact of our operations on both the local and global environment. The commitment to the environment at Nomad Safaris has been recognised by being Green Globe Certified and winning the Sustainable Business Network Trailblazer Award 2008. Each member of staff is trained in eco-friendly driving techniques that minimise fuel consumption and minimise the impact the vehicles have on the local environment. All members of staff are also made aware of energy conservation, waste minimisation, sustainability, and environmental emergency reaction procedures. Nomad Safaris also undertakes a range of environmental projects and actively encourages members of the public to participate. Contact us today for information on the next environmental day. Wilding Tree Control Settlers introduced exotic plants and invasive weeds into New Zealand and did not realise the impact this would have on our native species, ecosystems and conservation lands. Wilding pines are one of the most aggressive of these exotic species. Wilding trees not only affect the visual nature of the environment, but also the native plant and animal communities. They impact soil composition and acidity and water yields. Nomad Safaris organises regular volunteer days during the summer months to clear large areas of these wilding trees. Pekapeka Project Pekapeka (bats) are New Zealand 's only native terrestrial animals. The numbers of Pekapeka are on the decrease. A colony can still be found near Diamond Lake, Glenorchy. A damaged wetland has been set aside as a reserve. Nomad Safaris and EcoAction in conjunction with the Department of Conservation have begun regenerating this wetland by planting native plants that encourage the natural diversity of this wetland and therefore providing a habitat and food resource for the Pekapeka. Rubbish Collecting Days Macetown is an area of outstanding beauty and attracts many visitors every year. One of the problems associated with this is that some users of the track leave behind litter. As Nomad Safaris is one of the regular users of the Macetown track they organise rubbish collecting days. Staff and volunteers clean up the track and areas surrounding the river. Also, our drivers are trained to stop to pick up any rubbish they may see en-route to Macetown. 
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