as a result, what used to be a fruitful backyard for locals like elma, is today out of bounds in what seemed like a practical decision. 5 years ago, helma decided to take up a job at the job or kids meters or a few kilometers from home. tired if i ever used to think it would be good to have a lot of cows and let them graze in these forests. but we later realised that they would be chased away from everywhere in the poor. animals would roam the streets and would add to their troubles. we didn't want that. we love our animals. we feel extremely disheartened when they are hurt. now we're happy because money comes from my salary as well as from the milk from my cow. it's a predicament that is not really new for communities that depend on forests for their livelihood. as do some 2 thirds of the population of about auckland, conservationist dr. sit in voter is no stranger to the problem. a co-founder of the java keith nature reserve. she has been working closely with the local authorities in the area get everything, everything that could happen to what is happening at these well being a lot