Stiffed was an IT contractor engaged to identify illegal access to a Terra Nature computer hard disc. He found no access because subsequent use of the disc had written over (erased) any record of previous access. Stiffed was aware of subsequent use when he proposed to do the work, but did not state to Terra Nature that it would wipe out previous records. His work was useless, so payment of his fee was withheld.
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Since it was founded in 2000, Terra Nature Fund has been fortunate in having support from a strong group of volunteers, especially the dedicated long-term service of directors on the Board who are professionals in the environmental protection world. Through its' affilated New Zealand charitable trust, TerraNature, an enormous amount of valuable technical and scientific input has been received from Trustees, members of the Advisory Council, and others who have been willing to help because of their interest in the projects undertaken. TerraNature's current effort in pursuing the purchase of a 2400 acre sheep and cattle station for the purpose of restoration of native wetland and forest habitat, and freshwater ecosystem management, requires the collection of a diverse range of information from many disciplines. A very qualified group has become involved when they found the new approach to conservation the Trust is taking of particular interest.
I cannot do volunteer work so I am pleased to help Terra Nature's cause with a little cash that is always needed.
I am pleased to have supported Terra Nature Fund before it was incorporated, when it was getting going in 2000, after working with the founder in another nonprofit and witnessing first hand his hard work and dedication. I have been a consistent donor ever since, because of the need to support New Zealand's fascinating and very unique biodiversity. The isolation of New Zealand from the rest of the world has produced an ecology like nothing else on Earth - and this has been a wonderful learning experience through TerraNature, TNF's affiliated charitable trust in New Zealand. I have remained a consistent supporter of TNF after seeing the enormous amount of work, all done voluntarily, involved in running campaigns to prevent bottom trawling, and deep sea mining, and now the organization of forest and wetland restoration.
I saw first hand the extensive work involved in the preliminary planning of a conservation/restoration project. It was an excellent learning experience, and interesting to see the extent of data collection, and consideration of many different aspects of the project. The expert people involved provided a lot of information covering a broad range of subjects.