Submissions Introduction

Submissions

One way that you can make a difference is by commenting on the range of environmental proposals and policies that affect conservation. Often all it takes is a letter - so let's get involved!

How to make a submission - click here

Making a submission is an important way to contribute to decisions that affect the environment. A submission is really just a letter setting out your views. There may be an opportunity to present your views orally as well.

Examples of Submissions we have made

Forest and Bird staff frequently submit on a wide range of issues. To assist you to write your submission here are some recent examples.

2007 Submissions

Marine Protected Areas: Draft Classification and Protection Standards (September 2007) (PDF)

NZ sea lions: Draft Population Management Plan (December 2007) (PDF)

NZ sea lions: Draft Species Management Plan (December 2007) (PDF)

2006 Submissions

Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins: Proposed interim measures for Hector’s dolphins (November 2006) (PDF)

Coastal Policy: Review of the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (November 2006) (PDF)

NZ sea lions: Proposed Operational Plan to Manage the Incidental Capture of New Zealand Sea Lions in the Squid (SQU) 6T Trawl fishery for the 2006-07 fishing year. (October 2006) (PDF)

Benthic Protected Areas Proposal: Submission on the proposal by the Deepwater Stakeholder Group Ltd. to establish Benthic Protection Areas (BPAs) (June 2006) (PDF)

This page was updated on 5 March, 2008