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Pests and threats
New Zealand's unique biodiversity is at risk from pests, weeds and other threats.
Conservation Dogs Programme
This programme uses highly trained dogs and their handlers to detect New Zealand’s protected species or unwanted pests.
Threatened Species Ambassador
Erica, our Threatened Species Ambassador, advocates for our threatened native plants and animals.
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.