Biosecurity in Waitaha Canterbury is focused on protecting our region’s economy, cultural values, health, production, recreational spaces and indigenous biodiversity from pests and invasive organisms...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/how-we-deliver-our-biosecurity-workFrom bees to trees, recycling to restoration, this year’s Enviroschools celebration brought together creative and passionate young environmental leaders from across Waitaha Canterbury.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/enviroschools-celebration-2025-canterbury-students-lead-the-way-in-sustainability-and-actionExplore 165 hectares of land along the eastern shores of stunning Lake Tekapo/Takapō where you'll find picnic spots, an enclosed dog park and 24 kilometres of cycling and walking tracks. Please check...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/living-here/regional-parks/lake-tekapo-regional-park... levels since the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes) 3,115 labour hours spent controlling sycamore, cotoneaster, wild cherry and wilding conifers in the Rakaia Gorge 63 water and land projects funded...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/key-council-decisions-made-cruise-ship-support-annual-report-and-representationOur biodiversity advisor Jason Butt has been rafting the Waiau Toa Clarence River to help identify and map weeds.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/pulling-together-to-tackle-weeds-on-the-waiau-toa-clarence-riverTe Rautaki Rerenga Rauropi o Waitaha The 2025 Waitaha Canterbury Biodiversity Strategy builds on the work achieved under the previous 'Biodiversity Strategy for the Canterbury Region' which...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/canterbury-biodiversity-strategyForestry has a role to play in reducing net greenhouse gas emissions in Waitaha/Canterbury. Planting trees helps remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by sequestering carbon. Trees sequester...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/climate-change/forestrys-role-in-offsetting-emissionsTakapō Regional Park’s new native plantings are not just surviving — they’re thriving, thanks to careful planning, local partnership, and dedicated care from our park staff. Since September 2024...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/upper-waitaki/native-plant-restoration-flourishing-at-takapo-regional-park