After his death in 1947, the reserve was purchased by a public subscription organised by Mr Prickett and members of the North Shore Branch of the Forest and Bird Society.

Le Roys Bush (12 hectares) has been extended from the original block by addition of further purchases of bush-clad back yards.

The term "Le Roys Bush" is used generally to refer to the whole area including Little Shoal Bay and Lutners Reserves.

Links to the plan and other information can be found at LeRoysBush.nz Infiltration of pest plants has been tackled by the Le Roys Bush Management Committee and contractors supported by grants from the Auckland Regional Council, Kaipatiki Local Board and the Birkenhead Licensing Trust.

Kauri dieback has been identified as a problem; foot-cleaning stations have been established in the bush to reduce the spread of the disease.