Arapawa goats lose a friend
RBST Chairman, Peter Titley sadly reports that Betty Rowe who spearheaded the campaign to save the Arapawa Goats in New Zealand, suffered a stroke earlier this month and died on 18 May.
Many RBST members will be aware that we lent our organisational support to challenge the threatened indiscriminate cull of the goats by the New Zealand government. The campaign was starting to realise very real progress thanks to Betty's indomitable spirit and determination to stand up to bureaucracy
Said Peter " Her campaigning zeal attracted world wide publicity and support and she was one of those rare people who quickly became a trusted friend to many across international boundaries. I recognised this quality even though we had never met in person. It is therefore sad that Betty, who had so much energy; had given so much and had so much more to offer, is no longer with us.
The fact that an organisation is developing in New Zealand to ensure that Betty's mission continues is a fitting tribute to a remarkable and practical conservationist who was an inspiration to many people. Her work gave meaning to the concept of international conservation and her example enthused people well beyond the shores of her adopted land. I have written to her family on behalf of RBST."
For more details go to: www.arapawagoats.com
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