The Samoa Conservation Society (Fa’asao Samoa) is an environmental organisation based in Samoa. Its purpose is to promote the conservation of Samoa’s biological diversity and natural heritage.[1] The society is active in efforts to save the critically-endangered Manumea, Samoa's national bird,[2][3] and in forest restoration.[4]
The society was established in 2013.[5] Its founding president was Tofilau Tepa Suaesi.[5] Its current president, elected in 2020, is James Atherton.[6]
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- ^ "Focus goes on hunters to save Samoa's Manumea". RNZ. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ Marc Membrere (15 May 2021). "Trees replanted to restore natural forest". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Samoa conservation society established". RNZ. 23 September 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
- ^ Marc Membrere (27 December 2020). "Atherton returns as president of Conservation Society". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 3 September 2021.