Action Bio-Community. Local capacity in biodiversity management Cabbage tree. Crown copyright DOC 2003
Cabbage tree. Crown copyright DOC 2003
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Networks of Councils, communities and many others are an important tool for achieving biodiversity goals. This part of the toolbox shows some of the key networks for biodiversity and Councils across NZ.

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was held in Christchurch from Friday 12th August till Sunday 14th August.
NZ Plant Conservation Network Conference 2005
The final report on ABC is now available. It sets out what happened over the 3 years, what was learned and the way forward.
ABC Final Report
Key factors in the development and sustaining of networks that contribute to biodiversity.
Biodiversity Networks
ABC commissioned Dave Hansford to delve into the 9 regional biodiversity forums around the country. He talked to all the organisers and reports on what is happening, who is involved and whether the forums are making a difference.
Regional Biodiversity Forums – an Overview
A recent national radio show focussed in on biodiversity. Chris Laidlaw interviewed Glen Lauder, Lew Metcalf (Federated Farmers), Maggie Bayfield (QEII) and Frances Sullivan (ECAN).
National Radio transcript (Chris Laidlaw) 23 May 2004
We’ve flattened them, polluted them and paved over them, but coastal dunes may be all that stand between us and the onslaught of the ocean. At the recent Coastal Dune Vegetation Network conference, experts and community groups looked at how to protect what’s left, and to return what we’ve taken away.
Coastal Dune Vegetation Network Conference
The first national gathering of science, agencies and communities restoring wetlands was held in Wellington at the end of Feb 2004.
Restoring Wetlands Forum
The New Zealand Ecological Restoration Network (NZERN) is a non-profit support network for this country’s ecological restoration groups and organisations.
 
Thinking about seeking sponsorship for your group or programme? Find out more.
 
Here is a guide on how to develop a regional biodiversity forum
 
Groups often find it useful to set themselves up as a Trust. This provides a template on how to set up the Deed for a Charitable Trust
 
Programmes funded through ABC and WWF's Habitat Protection Fund gathered at Taputuranga Marae in Wellington to share ideas and lessons learned.
Learning between projects

 

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Cabbage tree. Crown copyright DOC 2003

David Bellamy - seen here with kiwi chick - was a keynote speaker at the LGNZ conference.