Hill and high country is land with a slope of more than 20 degrees and/or land that is more than 600 metres above sea level. Burning vegetation in the Canterbury hill and high country is allowed
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/outdoor-burning-rules/hill-and-high-country... and wetland enhancement supports biodiversity. Gravel extraction is another tool we use to provide flood and erosion protection, and we provide direction on effective gravel management and issue permissions...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilienceOne of the most threatened braided river birds in Waitaha Canterbury is getting a lifeline thanks to a united push to protect its fragile braided river habitat. In a collaborative effort to protect
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/hurunui-waiau/turning-the-tide-for-tarapiroheblack-fronted-ternsWinding its way from mountains to sea, through farmland and urban areas, the Ashburton River/Hakatere is at the heart of the Ashburton region. Now a new minimum flow condition on the river's
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/new-minimum-flow-will-improve-mauri-of-hakatere-ashburton-river... the restoration of priority freshwater recreational opportunities in each zone, developing plans to achieve and show measurable progress. Has the goal been met? Met Partially met Not met Measuring...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/measuring-cwms-progress/recreational-and-amenity-opportunities..., springs, wetlands, waterways and rivers, threatened limestone ecology, archaeological material found in the shelter floors, and mahinga kai (traditional resources, and resource gathering areas...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-plans-and-consenting/farm-environment-plans/maori-rock-art