The Department of Conservation (DOC) is leading the development of a new biodiversity strategy. A consultation on the proposed strategy closed 22 September 2019.
New Zealand’s last biodiversity strategy laid out actions to protect our nature until the end of 2019. The new strategy will set a vision and guide our biodiversity work for the next 50 years.
DOC held a public consultation on Te Koiroa o te Koiora from 5 August until 22 September 2019.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand's feedback on the discussion document
B+LNZ supports the general intent and purpose of the proposed New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy in providing a framework by which New Zealand can develop and implement clear and meaningful biodiversity policies that contribute to safeguarding the future of our indigenous species and in meeting our commitments to the international Convention of Biological Diversity.