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Threats & impacts

Benefits of conservation

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In this section:

  • Benefits of conservation
    • Showcase areas
    • Economic impacts
    • Managing native species
Learn some of the benefits associated with the conservation of our natural and historic heritage.

Trounson Kauri Park, Northland. Photo: Tony Lilleby.

Showcase areas

Throughout New Zealand DOC manages 'showcase areas' where the public can see conservation work at its best.

Remains of a miner's cottage, Welshtown, Central Otago. Photo: John Greenwood.

Economic impacts of conservation

View information on the economic benefits of conserving our natural and historic heritage.

Tuatara, Stephens Island. Photo: Peter Morrison.

Native species management

Learn about some of the research and conservation work involved in managing New Zealand's native species.


 

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The value of conservation

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View the Ghosts of Gondwana documentary on NZ on Screen

 

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