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Federated Farmers - Land and Water Forum report

Federated Farmers – Land and Water Forum report

Federated Farmers believes the Land and Water Forum report is just that, a report and its recommendations to Government, do not set in stone any future policy or actions.

Forest & Bird welcomes the report of the Land and Water Forum

Forest & Bird welcomes the report of the Land and Water Forum

“Overall, the Land and Water Forum report is a good outcome and is a step change in trying to overcome the confrontational and expensive way water has been managed up to now,” said Forest & Bird Advocacy Manager Kevin Hackwell, one of the trustees of the LWF.

Pareora River Plan shows value of community participation

Pareora River Plan shows value of community participation

More than two years of learning about South Canterbury’s Pareora River and its communities comes to fruition in a week’s time with the release of the Pareora River Plan.

Forest & Bird calls for Mackenzie drylands park

Forest & Bird calls for Mackenzie drylands park

29 July 2010 – Wellington Forest & Bird media release Independent conservation organisation Forest & Bird welcomes the announcement by the Environmental Defence Society today that it has won a High Court case challenging intensive dairy farming in the Mackenzie Basin.

ECO‐Friendly Landscapes By Angelique Lambermon

ECO‐Friendly Landscapes By Angelique Lambermon

It’s hard to believe that many backyard gardens and landscapes can have a negative impact on the environment.

184 New Zealand plant species on brink of extinction

184 New Zealand plant species on brink of extinction

Govt mining plan is death by a thousand cuts! - Mining Debate

Govt mining plan is death by a thousand cuts! – Mining Debate

The Federated Mountain Clubs says the release of the Government’s mining plans is just the start of the destruction of our greatest national treasure, the conservation estate.

EDS astonished at proposal to allow mining on Great Barrier Island - Mining Debate

EDS astonished at proposal to allow mining on Great Barrier Island – Mining Debate

The Environmental Defence Society says it’s very surprised that the government is proposing to allow gold and silver mining on Conservation land on Great Barrier Island.