A range of methodological frameworks is available to assist decision-makers with evaluations of projects concerned with biodiversity conservation (the protection, management or restoration of biodiversity), but their uptake ...

Introduction to a special issue of Wildlife Research. Biodiversity-project prioritisation and evaluation can contribute to better-targeted and more cost-effective conservation action. The overall goal for the Special Issue ...

A review of pest-exclusion fences throughout New Zealand shows that the goals of fence projects are frequently not achieved and cost-benefit analyses often do not adequately quantify ongoing costs. The creation of these ...

Over the last three decades, environmental concerns have moved from being a fringe issue to becoming a major socio-economic issue. While the role of factors such as regulatory and societal pressures, in driving organizations ...

The Falcons for Grapes project began in late 2005. The aims of this project have been twofold – to establish a colony of threatened NZ native falcons in vineyards, and to reduce bird damage to grapes using an established natural ...

Possums, a native of Australia, were first liberated in New Zealand in 1858 to provide a source of fur. Today they number about 70 million and few parts of the country have not been invaded by possums. Possums have well ...

This research estimates the commercial costs and benefits associated with selected aquaculture projects in the Canterbury region. Mussel farming employment will most likely be generated in coastal communities that at present ...

The long term sustainability of oil and natural gas supply in New Zealand will depend upon several factors, in particular the size and location of commercially exploitable resources, and the success of industry in ...

Protection of species and ecosystems from damage by introduced species typically involves use of taxpayer funds. Governments are increasingly concerned to ensure value for money is achieved, and request evaluation of these ...

The growth in number of parks is a manifestation of a New Zealand approach to conservation – assessment of areas as having conservation merit, are often followed by public purchase and management for conservation and ...