… in bats has just kept on growing. Last year, I began work for the Top of the South Region of Forest and Bird Society developing a bat survey programme for the area funded by T-Gear charitable trust. Working with … has allowed us to expand the project, to go beyond survey for bats and study a local bat population to see how they can …

… The new National Action Plan for protecting seabirds from commercial fishing hooks and … spokesperson Sue Maturin, says “This is a big step forward for our fishing industry and our ocean birds, and is due to … Only 12% of the fishing fleet carry observers at any one time, so is it now imperative the rollout of cameras …

… tipa (scallops),  announced today by the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries .  The Minister has decided to fully … healthy scallop beds in the region and are important for repopulating devastated scallop beds across the Gulf.   … Waitangi Day this year. The iwi currently has a proposal for a temporary closure (rāhui) under section 186A of the …

… you unless you voluntarily choose to give it to us via one of our website properties, via My Forest & Bird, over … in this policy. We use personal information provided to us for the purposes for which it is provided, and for related … leading payment handling services (see https://stripe.com/nz/privacy ). Stripe processes payments using Secure …

… Hon Chris Bishop  Minister for RMA Reform  15 March 2024  Tēnā koe Minister Bishop,   On … undermine the protections New Zealand has in place for our unique natural environment and places at risk our … through Expert Panels. But the powers you are proposing for these panels, and the criteria on which they can make …

… play a vital ecological role, providing unique habitat for threatened plants, birds, and fish. A fifth of native … Table 1 DOC Public Conservation Areas: https://koordinates.com/layer/754-doc-public-conservation-areas/ LINZ Managed Crown Properties: https://koordinates.com/from/data.linz.govt.nz/layer/53358/ Wetland extent, …

… the sea.   Forest & Bird applied to the Environment Court for the interim enforcement orders on Monday 27 April, … astonii, or shrubby tororaro, exist on only this one farm at Kaitorete.     “While we’re relieved that the … a particularly stark example but it’s by no means the only one – the rules and definitions are just not adequate.” …

… ambitious and important vision that will pave the way for environmental protection in the rest of New Zealand, and … on Rakiura Stewart Island will be a global showcase for what’s possible and how to get there. Making this happen … on Maria Island in the Hauraki Gulf, which covers only one hectare. It’s incredible that today New Zealand is …

… Water Advocate will be talking about the  Making Room for Rivers  campaign. This event is being hosted by Friends … (FOAM) and Forest & Bird's Warkworth Area Branch . For catering purposes please RSVP on Eventfinda . "Many of … with nature to avoid disasters – such as ‘making room for rivers’ and other nature-based solutions – can help us …

… in the Spring 2024 issue of Forest & Bird magazine. One of my favourite family photos was taken when I was almost … and landowners who chose to prioritise freshwater health for people and the planet.  Sadly, the huge effort it took to … land has also doubled since the 90s to provide pasture for the intensively farmed dairy cows. This significantly …

… forest and surrounding estuary provide outstanding habitat for a variety of wildlife, including fernbird (mātātā) and … Paremata Flats - Nelson City Council . All are welcome to visit and enjoy this beautiful place. Restoration project The … natural state of the land, Delaware Inlet remains to be one of the least impacted South Island estuarine systems. …

… New Zealand by curbing pollution and improving protection for wetland habitats.   The Government has released their … Freshwater Management today, proposing stricter standards for pollution and improved bottom lines for the minimum standard of ecological health of our …

… use their hands, eyes, and voice to make a real difference for nature. Download a free pdf of a Wild Things activity and … volunteer coordinators (KCOs) arrange outings/meetups for members to explore their local beaches, forests, and … any other kind of creation! You could tell us about your latest KCC adventure, draw a picture of your favourite …

… Water Advocate will be talking about the  Making Room for Rivers  campaign. "Many of our stopbanks and other flood … to communities across Aotearoa throughout 2023 and news of the Making Room for Rivers kaupapa and ‘tour’ recently featured on RNZ … Tom Kay on Making Room for Rivers - Matuku Link …

… is taking place on conservation land that is habitat for highly endangered Archey’s frogs. “The Archey’s frog is one of the most critically endangered frogs in the world,” … now only be found naturally in two places in the country – one being the high altitude forests of Coromandel.   Forest & …