Ecosystem-size relationships of river populations and communities
Knowledge of ecosystem-size influences on river populations and communities is integral to the balancing of human and environmental needs for water. The multiple dimensions of…
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Conservation translocations of fauna in Aotearoa New Zealand: a review
There have been numerous declines and extinctions of native fauna in Aotearoa New Zealand since human settlement. Against this background of loss there have been…
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BROCHURE: The Eco-index: A tool to guide investment in biodiversity restoration
We have expertise in Aotearoa New Zealand ecology, sustainability, economics, social science, communication, database infrastructure, artificial intelligence, statistical modelling and strategy. Our 2020-2024 programme is…
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Farming with Native Biodiversity – Rauropi Māori me ahuwhenua
We believe farming can help Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural environment thrive. And this is essential to us all thriving. Our goal is to develop…
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Crazy & Ambitious 4: Social-ecological relationships driving ecosystem regeneration
Online presentation from Crazy & Ambitious 4: Social-ecological relationships driving ecosystem regeneration, with Danielle Shanahan, Zealandia and Joanne Clapcott, Cawthron Institute.
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Te maunga e tautari mai naa
Te maunga e tautari mai naa – he pukapuka teenei e whakamaanawa ana i ngaa mahi tiaki kiwi na Maia Hauata (Ngāti Apakura, Waikato-Maniapoto, Ngāti…
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Crazy & Ambitious 4 – 2024
A playlist of presentations given at New Zealand’s Biological Heritage Science Challenge conference, Crazy & Ambitious 3. 24 – 27 May 2022, at Te Papa,…
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Landholder participation in regional-scale control of invasive predators: an adaptable landscape model
We developed a spatially explicit model to estimate the effects of varying levels of landholder participation in landscape-scale programs to control invasive predators. We demonstrate…
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Kauri fightback: the scientists determined to control kauri dieback
Progress is being made in the fight against kauri dieback. Anthony Doesburg meets researchers at the University determined to help save the mighty native conifer.…
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Landowners’ Perspectives on Coordinated, Landscape-Level Invasive Species Control: The Role of Social and Ecological Context
We conducted in person and mail surveys of 68 landowners in and adjacent to the area of a proposed invasive predator control program in New…
Policy Briefing
Planning for tipping points and enhancing resilience in production landscapes.
KEY MESSAGES 1. A social-ecological system, which emerges when people interact with the natural environment, can cross a tipping point to a self-reinforcing degraded state,…
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Restoring mature-phase forest tree species through enrichment planting in New Zealand’s lowland landscapes
To restore secondary forests, depauperate remnant forests and create new forests that have complex structure, high biomass, and natural canopy tree diversity, mature-phase canopy and…
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Conservation & Restoration 2022
It’s a huge challenge to conserve and restore kauri and native plants vulnerable to myrtle rust for future generations. It requires Te Ao Māori world…
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Coming together to amplify ecosystem regeneration
More and more people are joining together as collectives to increase the scope and impact of their regeneration projects. When iwi, hapū, local environmental groups,…
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The Eco-index research programme: Aotearoa New Zealand’s answer for effective investment in biodiversity restoration
Catherine Kirby is the Communication & Relationships Manager for the Eco-index research programme as well as Programme Manager for the People, Cities & Nature research programme, part of…
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Scientists’ Warning to Humanity on Threats to Indigenous and Local Knowledge Systems
The knowledge systems and practices of Indigenous Peoples and local communities play critical roles in safeguarding the biological and cultural diversity of our planet. Globalization,…
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