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Native
Species
Native
species management
"Conservation management includes:
- habitat protection;
- ongoing predator control programmes;
- moving species to safer locations;
- survey and research to improve our understanding of
a species or its habitat, and the pests that threaten it."
"DOC uses an assessment of how rare a native species
is and what threats affect it to decide which plants or animals
should get attention. The reference book used is "Setting
Priorities for New Zealand's Threatened Plants and Animals",
available from DOC. This way, efforts can be targeted to species
that most need help. 'Category A' species are given highest
priority. There are 98 Category A species, for example kiwi,
short-tailed bats and the spiral sun orchid. The 214 'Category
B' species include Cook Strait tuatara, Fiordland crested penguin
and kereru. There are 91 'Category C' species, including the
Chatham Island warbler, black mudfish and shore spurge (the
native Euphorbia). "
All
quotes from Department of Conservation Fact Sheet 1996: Native
Species Management.
Species
recovery plans
"The Department of Conservation carries out about 540
species programmes each year. Programmes for some of the more
threatened species are coordinated under species recovery plans.
The recovery plans are statements of the Department's intentions
for the conservation of particular plants and animals for a
defined period, usually 5-10 years. In focusing on goals and
objectives for management, the plans guide DOC in the allocation
of resources and promote discussion amongst a wide section of
the interested public. DOC recognises that in the long run the
best way to preserve the diversity of New Zealand's flora and
fauna is to care for species as part of the comunity they have
evolved in." From
Department of Conservation Fact Sheet 1996: Species Recovery
Plans.
Threatened
Species Trust programme
"The Threatened Species Trust is a partnership between
the Department of Conservation, Royal
Forest and Bird Protection Society, New Zealand Conservation
Authority and corporate sponsors.
The Trust was set up in 1990 to "attract financial sponsorship
to support recovery programmes, habitat management and research
directed towards New Zealand’s threatened native plants and
animals." From
Department of Conservation Fact Sheet 1996: Threatened Species
Trust Programme.
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"The Department of Conservation administers
30% of New Zealand's land area in a series of protected areas,
reserves and national parks. The Department of Conservation
also manages protected native species under the Wildlife
Act 1953 and is responsible for these species no
matter where they are found, on private or conservation lands.
The Department of Conservation works with interest and specialist
groups (such as the Ornithological Society of NZ, Royal Forest
and Bird Protection Society and zoos) as well as private landowners
to ensure the survival of New Zealand's native flora and fauna
and the habitats they are part of. "
See
what Recovery Plans are available
You may also order them
Current
Threatened Species Trust Sponsorships
- Kiwi
Recovery Programme
- Kakapo
Recovery Programme
- Kokako
Recovery Programme
- Takahe
Recovery Programme
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