Carve & Conserve was born from a shared love of surfing, the outdoors and the natural world, and a belief that the places we love deserve to be protected.
We believe that a passion for the ocean and wild places can be a powerful driver for positive change. By bringing together surf culture, environmental conservation and community, we aim to create opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn, get involved and make a meaningful difference.
Our work spans coastlines, oceans and landscapes, bringing people together through hands-on conservation, education, community engagement and surfing experiences. From supporting local conservation initiatives to building partnerships and inspiring the next generation of surfers, we're driven by a simple purpose: to protect the natural places that make life richer, wilder and worth exploring.
We're here to turn a shared passion into meaningful action.
More stoke. Keep it Wild!
A world where healthy coastal environments, thriving wildlife and vibrant surf communities exist together, and where everyone has the opportunity to experience, connect with and protect the ocean.
To protect coastal habitats and threatened species around the world's surf breaks, while creating surfing opportunities for remote and disadvantaged communities through access to surfboards, education, community engagement and hands-on environmental conservation
Our people
Rosalinde is an environmental manager and former environmental charity CEO with a passion for protecting coastal environments and the wildlife that calls them home. With experience in conservation, project management and community engagement, she is driven by creating practical opportunities for people to connect with and care for nature. A passionate advocate for coastal conservation and, by marriage, a dedicated surf wife, Rosalinde believes in bringing surfing and environmental action together to make a positive difference.
Tim brings a background in primary school education, English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching, fundraising and community engagement. Passionate about creating opportunities for people to learn, connect and thrive, he believes in the power of education and community to drive positive change. An avid surfer and lover of the outdoors, Tim is happiest in the ocean or exploring the natural world, and is driven by a desire to share his passion for surfing while inspiring others to protect the environments we all enjoy