... areas. This will involve emptying and resetting the traps once every few weeks. Senior land management and biodiversity advisor, Donna Field, said it’s a broad way of protecting biodiversity. "If we can help support these birds, there’ll be flow-on effects for other important species." ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/ashburton/volunteers-sought-for-community-trapping-project.../Canterbury. Issue: The loss of indigenous biodiversity and habitat for mahinga kai species due to inappropriate use and development on land and near waterbodies is putting mahinga kai at risk...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/mahinga-kai... a number of actions in the zone which support the protection and enhancement of biodiversity, water quality, mahinga kai and more. Read about some of the key projects and priorities for the zone on this page, or contact our Tuam Street office on 03 365 3828 to find out more. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/whats-happening-in-my-water-zone/selwyn-waihora-zone/local-projects-and-priorities.... The community planting day was a roaring success Our southern biodiversity officer Kennedy Lange was knee-deep in the planting day and said the turnout and enthusiasm from the community were amazing...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/lower-waitaki/community-bands-together-to-plant-out-waihao-riverWetlands, once abundant in New Zealand, now face peril, with 90 per cent lost in 150 years. Despite decline, Canterbury's wetlands are crucial havens for biodiversity, needing protection for future generations' enjoyment. Discover how ongoing projects strive to safeguard these unique environments. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/wetlands-projectsOur 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-riverBiosecurity Advisory Groups work with us to manage plant and animal pests across the region. They actively support us to deliver the objectives of our regional pest management programme.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/working-with-the-community/biosecurity-advisory-groupsWe’re here to help community groups, rūnanga, and organisations take action for Waitaha Canterbury's environment. You can apply for contestable funding through our key funds or access other forms
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/community-fundingTerrestrial biodiversity refers to the variety of lifeforms that exist in a particular place. It includes genetic, species and ecosystem diversity and all the interactions between them.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biodiversity/our-biodiversity-work/terrestrial-projectsLast month, 11 of our Councillors visited Kaikōura on a three-day field trip to see first-hand the mahi underway to enhance biosecurity and biodiversity, conserve and regenerate soil in hill country...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/canterbury-councillors-take-kaikoura