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Great Stories of New Zealand Conservation, Paperback / softback Book

Great Stories of New Zealand Conservation Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

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New Zealandhas an extraordinary range of plants and animals, yet a great many species aretrending towards extinction.

The arrival of humans to the country, and thepredators we brought with us, pushed the natural world to the brink.

But whilewe are the villains of the story, we can also be heroes. GreatStories of New Zealand Conservation tells 50inspiring and thought provoking stories, covering all matter of conservationand ecological projects from right across the motu.

Some of theprojects have been driven by national organisations - such as saving the kakapo and the yellow eyed penguin.

Otherchapters in the book focus on locally led initiatives, such as the creation ofoff-shore island sanctuaries. Because ofconflicting demands on our land, conservation stories can be controversial.

Theauthor has not shied away from probing topics including the control ofHimalayan tahr and the perils of commercial forestry.

Learn howNew Zealand has innovatively led the way on conservation initiatives - such asthe translocation of birds and the development of predator-proof fences.

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