Amber Cayley and Samuel Salisbury are leading the charge as co-leaders of the newly launched Taranaki Forest & Bird Youth Hub.
The hub aims to inspire passion and drive action among young people in environmental conservation. Both Amber and Samuel are dedicated advocates for nature and sustainability, and they invite other like-minded youth to join them.
Amber, a Year 12 student at Sacred Heart Girls’ College, recently received the 2023 Taranaki Youth Environmental Leader Award for her community service, leadership and commitment to environmental advocacy.
Samuel, a Year 13 student at New Plymouth Boys’ High School, has shown a strong dedication to environmental stewardship from a young age.
He has actively participated in various environmental projects, from family conservation efforts and extending to involvement in youth programmes like the Lake Rotokare Youth Ambassador and the Blake Inspire programme.