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“Big things from little acorns grow”
Lady Diana Isaac
In 1977 the Isaac Wildlife Trust was established by Sir Neil and Lady Isaac. The purpose of the Trust was to create an idyllic and safe environment for New Zealand wildlife. The Trust works to save endangered species, fund scholarships, and ensure that the Peacock Springs Wildlife Park is retained and further developed for the people of Christchurch.
Peacock Springs, named after the peacocks that roam freely across the park, has grown from 20 hectares with just a handful of animals, to 1000 hectares that is home to a number of species including; the tuatara, the black stilt, the Campbell Island teal, the orange fronted Kaikariki, the NZ shore plover, brown teal ,blue duck and the kiwi. In 2006 the Wildlife Trust bred 7 varieties of endangered species in partnership with DOC. The aviaries that house some of New Zealand’s most endangered bird species are built to the highest possible standards of predator proofing.
The Diana Isaac Wildlife Trust
After the death of Sir Neil Isaac in 1987, Lady Isaac took over the chairmanship of the Isaac Wildlife Trust growing the property considerably. Much of the land is subject to a covenant, so the Diana Isaac Wildlife Trust was established to develop other parts of the estate for public recreation. Plans include an international rowing course, as well as tracks for cycling, walking and horse riding.
Scholarships
The Isaac Wildlife Trust has established a number of scholarships
at Canterbury’s two universities, Canterbury and Lincoln.
Canterbury
University:
The Sir Neil Isaac Scholarship in Geography
The Sir Neil Isaac Scholarship in Environmental Science
Lincoln University:
Two Diana Isaac conservation scholarships
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