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Population model structure (a) and transition matrix (b) used to model two management scenarios (m) for whio in Fiordland National Park. The pre-breeding Leslie matrix model operates on an annual time step and consists of three female life stages: juveniles (S 0 ), sub-adults (S 1 )
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Conservation frequently requires immediate responses to prevent further declines of imperilled populations, often in the absence of detailed information. Consequently, population distribution patterns are often used to guide conservation decisions. However, distribution patterns may be misleading if threats have restricted species to low quality ha...
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... Based on the results of this survey where the sample conformed to the Auckland demographic, we are confident to stress the importance of the public to continue to support conservation as a signal to the government to develop appropriate environmental policies. Current reviews of New Zealand conservation management (Norton and Cochrane 2000;Moran 2003;Cullen et al. 2005;Joseph et al. 2008;Joseph et al. 2009;Seabrook-Davison et al. 2009;Whitehead 2009;Seabrook-Davison et al. 2010a;McBride 2011) are calling for a critical assessment of the methods New Zealand uses to deliver conservation outcomes. ...
A survey was conducted amongst a sample (n = 3 000) of the New Zealand public to gauge their perception of
government spending on conservation. The survey also obtained an understanding of the level of awareness the public
has of New Zealand threatened species. Respondents ranked eight areas of government spending, namely health,
education, superannuation, law and order, defence, conservation of native species, primary industry research &
development and tourism.
... Based on the results of this survey where the sample conformed to the Auckland demographic, we are confident to stress the importance of the public to continue to support conservation as a signal to the government to develop appropriate environmental policies. Current reviews of New Zealand conservation management (Norton and Cochrane 2000;Moran 2003;Cullen et al. 2005;Joseph et al. 2008;Joseph et al. 2009;Seabrook-Davison et al. 2009;Whitehead 2009;Seabrook-Davison et al. 2010a;McBride 2011) are calling for a critical assessment of the methods New Zealand uses to deliver conservation outcomes. ...
... Based on the results of this survey where the sample conformed to the Auckland demographic, we are confident to stress the importance of the public to continue to support conservation as a signal to the government to develop appropriate environmental policies. Current reviews of New Zealand conservation management (Norton and Cochrane 2000;Moran 2003;Cullen et al. 2005;Joseph et al. 2008;Joseph et al. 2009;Seabrook-Davison et al. 2009;Whitehead 2009;Seabrook-Davison et al. 2010a;McBride 2011) are calling for a critical assessment of the methods New Zealand uses to deliver conservation outcomes. ...
A survey was conducted amongst a sample (n = 3 000) of the New Zealand public to gauge their perception of government spending on conservation. The survey also obtained an understanding of the level of awareness the public has of New Zealand threatened species. Respondents ranked eight areas of government spending, namely health, education, superannuation, law and order, defence, conservation of native species, primary industry research & development and tourism. From a response rate of n = 131 (4.5%), health and education were ranked the highest, followed by law and order with conservation in fourth position. Except for conservation of native species, these rankings by respondents closely aligned with priorities of average annual government spending. Awareness was the highest for endemic species such as kiwi Apteryx spp, Hector's dolphin Cephalorhynchus hectori, kokako Callaeas cinerea cinerea, kakapo Strigops habroptilus, takahe Porphyrio mantelli, Maui's dolphin Cephalorhynchus hectori maui and tuatara Sphenodon punctatus. The awareness for these prominent species may suggest that the Department of Conservation is achieving some success in its advocacy role to increase the public's awareness of species threatened with extinction. With awareness of threatened species and the moderate ranking given to conservation expenditure, it is evident there is a level of public support for expenditure on protection of biodiversity and natural heritage.
Scientific research is often targeted towards predicting broad-scale patterns in biophysical variables, with spatial data traditionally communicated using static figures and written descriptions in scientific journals and reports. However, inaccessibility and lack of flexibility mean that these communication methods have often hindered research uptake by resource managers and decision-makers. We used R shiny to develop an interactive webtool that maps estimates of 109 biophysical variables, including hydrology, ecology and water quality metrics across the New Zealand digital river network. NZ River Maps is freely available online and can be used to visualise regional patterns, identify site-specific characteristics and overlay regional planning layers. Interactive webtools improve on traditional communication methods by allowing inspection of predictions for selected sites and plotting of spatial patterns. The ability to quickly visualise and quantify relevant spatial data has enabled better communication of research outputs to provide robust and transparent inputs into environmental management.
