Feds Welcomes National Biodiversity Forum

Feds Welcomes National Biodiversity Forum

Federated Farmers welcomes the new national biodiversity forum announced by Minister Nick Smith at the Environmental Defence Society conference today.

Federated Farmers spokesperson for biodiversity Chris Allen says we now have the opportunity to come to a common understanding of the pressures and priorities for biodiversity, on land and in water.

"From here we chart a way forward. Part of this will be agreeing on a national policy statement.

"Alongside that, we have the opportunity to look at how we can upscale ‘action on the ground’ partnerships.

"The vision and thinking around the recent predator free New Zealand announcement is an excellent start for tackling the key issues for native biodiversity on land and water," says Mr Allen.

The Cape to City project in Hawke’s Bay is an example - tackling predator control and restoring plants and wildlife across 26,000 hectares of land between Hastings, Cape Kidnappers and south to Waimarama.

"The key to its success is a coordinated effort at scale with affordable technology that transforms how pest management takes place on farmland.

"We’re all for action, getting as many ‘troops on the ground’ to tackle the introduced pests and predators head on," says Mr Allen.

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