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Threats & impacts

You are here: Conservation > Threats & impacts

Animal pests

Ship rat eating fantail chicks at nest. Photo: David Mudge.  DOC USE ONLY.

Animal pests pose a major threat to New Zealand's native species. Learn about these pests and how they're being controlled.

Weeds

Ipomoea indica (morning glory).

Weeds threaten our native landscapes, species and ecosystems. Find out how you can help.

Wildlife health

Collecting blood from a kea for lead poison testing.

Wildlife health is about ensuring wildlife are free from disease. Report sick or injured wildlife and share wildlife heath data.

Biosecurity

Heather was introduced to New Zealand to add a bit of variety and colour.  What seemed like a good idea has gone badly wrong. Photo: Cathy Jones.

Introduced species can devastate our environment. Biosecurity protects native ecosystems from these species.

DOC and fire management

DOC fire fighters are well-trained and well equipped. Photo: Murray Lane.

DOC works to prevent and manage fires on public conservation lands and issues fire permits.

Benefits of conservation

Sliver eye on branch. Photo: Ketzal Sterling.

Learn about the benefits of conserving our natural and historic heritage.

Highlights:

Kakapo juvenile eating Supplejack berries, Codfish Island. Photo: Tui De Roy.

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)

Learn about CITES - The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora - and the permits you need to import or export endangered species.

A rat exits a bait station.

Videos about 1080

A series of short videos on 1080 and its effect on water, flora and fauna.

 

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Publication

The value of conservation

Information

1080 pest control - questions and answers

DOC online and field based training

View the Ghosts of Gondwana documentary on NZ on Screen

 

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