Native forest on Ulva Island.

Southland Conservation Board media releases

Introduction

Read media releases from the Southland Conservation Board.

Urgent action on deer control required

29 June 2022: Southland Conservation Board welcomes the news of Government funding for deer control, to increase efforts in protecting native ecosystems.

"I feel as if I've got my country back"

27 April 2021: Southland and Otago conservation boards comment on tourism pressures on the conservation estate.

Call to Action! Climate Change and Conservation in Aotearoa NZ

9 April 2021: Southland Conservation Board makes a joint press release with Otago Conservation Board urging consideration of carbon impact, with future generations in mind.

Conservation Board opposes the unregulated practice of shark cage diving

29 June 2020: Southland Conservation Board opposes the unregulated practice of shark cage diving.