Tagged: conservation land

Orokonui Ecosanctuary to open - Science Life

Rebecca McLeod • Oct 29, 2009 •

• conservation land,
• endangered species,
• environmental groups,
• population recovery,
• sanctuary,
• volunteer

After more than 20 years of dreaming, planning and pure hard work the Orokonui Ecosanctuary will be officially opened this Friday. The 307 hectare block of land is situated near Waitati in the Blueskin Bay catchment, just a short drive from Dunedin. The opening marks the completion of the Visitor and Education Centre – a fine demonstration of eco-building. Read More

Environmental negotiations ??!!?? - Science Life

Rebecca McLeod • Oct 05, 2009 •

• conservation land,
• development,
• environmental groups

Well here we go again – the stage is being set for another battle of “the environmentalists” versus “the developers”. This time, the battle grounds are numerous, and share one thing in common – conservation land status. As the Government prepares to conduct a stock take of the mineral deposits in conservation land around the country, mining companies and … Read More