Branch members are involved in a range of projects on wetlands, coastal and forest ecosystems and actively advocate for the protection of special places. The main projects are shorebird protection, restoration of the Whakatane River Estuary, Waiewe Stream and Lake Tamerunui, and cat control in some key forests. Members can get involved in a wide variety of activities from physical activities such as pest control, weed-busting, bird monitoring, tree planting to keeping records, writing stories about activities, holding stalls, making submissions and organizing speakers, meetings and events such as art auctions.