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Threats & impacts

Benefits of conservation
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New Zealand studies of environmental economics

Whangamarino Wetland, Reao Arm. Photo: Rachel Kelleher.

The economic values of Whangamarino Wetland

Learn about the important role of the internationally-recognised Whangamarino Wetland within the flood control scheme on the Lower Waikato River and its other economic values.

Lake Gunn, Milford Road, Fiordland National Park.

Regional Economic Impacts of Fiordland National Park

Fiordland National Park costs almost $9m a year to run but in 2005 it added an estimated $228m to the national economy.

Sign, Te Papanui Conservation Park. Photo: Nicola Vallance.

Economic benefits of water in Te Papanui Conservation Park

This report investigates the economic benefits of water in Te Papanui Conservation Park. It looks at its value when used for tap water, hydro electricity generation and irrigation.

Queen Charlotte Track.

The value of conservation

Review a summary of reports on the economic impacts of public conservation lands in New Zealand.

Trampers on the beach, Mutton Cove, Abel Tasman National Park. Photo: Garry Holz.

Regional Economic Impacts of Abel Tasman National Park and Queen Charlotte Track

Learn about the significance of Abel Tasman National Park and Queen Charlotte Track on the Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough regional economies.

Paparoa National Park, West coast. Photo: S P Hayes.

Regional Economic Impacts of West Coast Conservation Land

Find out about the economic impacts of West Coast conservation lands on the regional economy.



Other reports

Ski areas studies on NZ Tourism Research Institute website

The Economic Importance of Wildlife Conservation on the Otago Peninsula – 20 Years on (PDF on University of Queensland website, 154K)

Economic Impact Analysis of the Cape Rodney Okakari Point (Leigh) Marine Reserve on the Rodney District (PDF on MarineNZ website, 962K) 

 

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Publication

The value of conservation

Information

International conservation agreements

DOC online and field based training

View the Ghosts of Gondwana documentary on NZ on Screen

Contact
To learn more, contact:
Bernie Napp economics@doc.govt.nz
+64 4 471 3139
 

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