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The Government is consulting on proposals to better protect New Zealand’s biodiversity and its economic benefits for future generations.
The Department of Conservation has released two discussion documents for public feedback.
More than 4000 NZ species are threatened or at risk of extinction, which is addressed inte Taiao – Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy 2020. Four themes are covered:
• Prioritising species and habitats for action
• Increasing revenue and non-government funding for biodiversity
• Improving evidence and knowledge for effective decision making
• Growing capability by developing the right skills
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says feedback will help central, regional and local governments create and deliver an implementation plan to 2030, which reflects New Zealanders’ aspirations for conservation action.
“We’re also consulting on next steps toward our ambitious goal of a predator free New Zealand by 2050, launched nine years ago,” Potaka says.
Key areas for public feedback on the Predator Free 2050 strategy are:
• New goals to achieve by 2030
• The list of target predators
“The rapid development of new eradication tools and methods, and impressive community trapping efforts across the motu are delivering significant results. It’s time to take stock and ensure we are focused on achieving the right things together for the next five years.”
Consultation closes on June 30. The discussion documents are available at: www.doc.govt.nz/plans-for-nature.
