Our Vision, Mission & Values

At Sawland Environmental, the core values of our Directors are woven into every facet of our operation, with the formation of the company fulfilling their mutual aspiration to to be the contractor of choice for our clients who seek to safeguard New Zealand's unique natural heritage, enabling a future where native biodiversity thrives, free from invasive threats.

About Us

The company’s Directors bring together over 40 years of combined experience in the biosecurity, conservation and wider environmental management fields, including prior roles with central and local government organisations, small businesses and corporates involved in the delivery of environmental projects. During the past 15 years, we have personally led or have otherwise been significantly involved in the planning, management and delivery of more than 90 aerial 1080 operations totalling more than 1.9 million hectares, as well as the management of significant programmes of ground based control and survey for a variety of clients such as DOC and OSPRI New Zealand, private landowners and not-for-profit organisations.

We are proud to be 100% New Zealand owned and operated.

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To be the contractor of choice for our clients who seek to safeguard New Zealand's unique natural heritage and vital economic interests.

Our Mission

To provide highly experienced and cost-effective contracting solutions across the agriculture, biosecurity, conservation, and broader environmental management sectors, helping our clients protect New Zealand's unique natural heritage and vital economic interests. We will achieve this by delivering expert, end-to-end biosecurity and pest management services, leveraging our extensive field experience and strategic project management capabilities, always with health, safety and environmental responsibility as our compass.

Our Values

Health & Safety First, Always

The health, safety, and wellbeing of our people, our clients, and the public are paramount. We foster a proactive safety culture, adhering to the highest standards and continuously striving to eliminate hazards and prevent harm in every operation.

Environmental Responsibility

We embody a profound responsibility to protect and preserve New Zealand's unique environment, native species, and natural resources. We are committed to sustainable practices, ethical operations, and leaving a positive ecological legacy for future generations.

Excellence & Professionalism

We are dedicated to delivering superior results through rigorous planning, precise execution, and unwavering professionalism. Our expertise, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement ensure we meet and exceed client expectations and industry standards.

Innovation & Adaptability

We embrace continuous learning, research, and the adoption of cutting-edge science and technology. We are agile in adapting our strategies to overcome complex biosecurity challenges, ensuring the most effective and efficient solutions.

Partnership & Trust

We build strong, collaborative relationships with our clients, communities, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. We operate with transparency, respect, and mutual trust to achieve shared environmental and biosecurity goals.