Managing threats to nature

National Predator Control Programme

Our predator control programme protects native wildlife and forests on public conservation land.

Conservation Dogs Programme

This programme uses highly trained dogs and their handlers to detect New Zealand’s protected species or unwanted pests.

Protected species bycatch

The Conservation Services Programme (CSP) monitors the impact of commercial fishing on protected species, studies species populations and looks at ways to mitigate bycatch.

Marine Protected Areas research programme

DOC is working with others to carry out research that will contribute to the future of marine protection.

Climate change and conservation

DOC is working to protect New Zealand’s native species, ecosystems, outdoor recreation and heritage sites from climate change.

Wildlife health

Wildlife health is about ensuring we have healthy and robust populations of wildlife. We work on investigating wildlife diseases.

Biosecurity

Biosecurity helps to prevent damage caused by unwanted organisms. These include animal pests, weeds, didymo, and diseases like kauri dieback.

Fire management

How DOC minimises the risks of fires on public conservation land.

Honeybees on conservation land

DOC is concerned about the risks to beekeeping sustainability in New Zealand. We are taking the lead by creating a sustainable model for beekeeping – one based on conservation.