The New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy
February 2000, Ref. ME616
This strategy establishes a framework for action to conserve and sustainably use and manage New Zealand's biodiversity.
The strategy is available on the New Zealand Government's Biodiversity website.
Contents:
Foreword
Executive Summary
Part One - A Strategy for New Zealand's Biodiversity
- Introduction
- A vision for Aotearoa - New Zealand
- Goals
- Explanation of goals
- Principles for managing New Zealand's biodiversity
Part Three - Action Plans for New Zealand's Biodiversity
- The Strategy framework
- Theme One - Biodiversity on land
- Theme Two - Freshwater biodiversity
- Theme Three - Coastal and marine biodiversity
- Theme Four - Conservation and use of genetic resources
- Theme Five - Biosecurity and biodiversity
- Theme Six - Governance
- Theme Seven - Māori and biodiversity
- Theme Eight - Community participation and awareness
- Theme Nine - Information, knowledge and capacity
- Theme Ten - New Zealand's International responsibilities
Part Four - Strategic Priorities and Implementation
- Priority actions
- Implementation
- Management structures and mechanisms
Annex One - Roles, Responsibilities and Mechanisms in Biodiversity Management
Annex Two - Preparation of the New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy
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