A framework for managing protected "common" species held in private holdings
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Joanne Perry, DOC
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Thank you to those who submitted feedback on the draft Framework for managing protected "common" species held in private holdings. Submissions closed on Saturday 31 January 2009. 75 submissions have been received and these are currently being analysed. Submitters will be notified of the outcome of this process in due course.
Background information
In 2003, the Minister of Conservation approved the Captive Management Policy for holding absolutely protected wildlife in captivity. The new policy identified categories for captive management broadly based on whether species were held in captivity for recovery or restoration purposes, advocacy, or for rehabilitation of injured animals. Holdings not meeting these criteria were proposed to be phased out through grandparenting.
It was noted at the time that there would be some implementation issues associated with common species held by private holders (namely native red and yellow crowned parakeets, and a number of commonly held lizard species) and that further work would be needed to address these.
The discussion document outlines a proposed framework for addressing these issues.
Red-crowned parakeet/kākāriki
View documents:
Captive Management policy
Discussion document (PDF, 51K)
Holding lizard and parakeet species in private holdings: With particular reference to Schedule 3 of the Wildlife Act 1953: Questions & answers factsheet (PDF, 52K)
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