These projects have been recognised as one of the top 25 ecological restoration projects in Australasia.
Find out the role that DOC plays in controlling and eradicating introduced pests and bringing endangered species back from the brink of extinction.
Mana Island lies 3km off the Wellington west coast and has been free of all introduced mammals since mice were eradicated in 1989.
The Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project began in 1997 as one of six mainland islands established by DOC.
Te Urewera Mainland Island is situated in the lowland temperate rainforest of the northern part of Te Urewera National Park.
Fiordland National Park is the largest national park in NZ and one of the largest worldwide. It contains hundreds of islands ranging in size from small rock stacks to Resolution Island.
The value of conservation
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