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Canterbury

Conservation

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Native animals

White-flippered penguin pair. Photo: Brian Bell.

View native animals information that specifically relates to the Canterbury region.

Threats & impacts

Sign to stop the spread of pest fish, Lake Janet, Canterbury. Photo: Ferne McKenzie.

Find information about threats to Canterbury's biodiversity such as pests, weeds and fire, and learn about the impacts of conservation work in the region.

Marine & coastal

Sand dune restoration, Waikuku Beach, Canterbury. Photo: Ferne McKenzie.

Find out about marine and coastal conservation in the Canterbury region.

Native plants

Spaniard. Photo: Neville Peat.

View native plants information that specifically relates to the Canterbury region.

Land & freshwater

Lake Coleridge. Photo: Alan Porteous.

Learn about land and freshwater conservation in Canterbury.

Historic

Fort Jervois, Ripapa Island, Lyttelton Harbour. Photo: C. S Robertson.

Explore the historic heritage sites that DOC looks after in the Canterbury region

Highlights:

Ō Tū Wharekai (Ashburton lakes/upper Rangitata River, Canterbury)

Ō Tū Wharekai is one of the best examples of an inter-montane wetland system remaining in New Zealand, and is nationally important for wildlife.

Mysterious mudfish video

Canterbury is home is to one of New Zealand’s most endangered fish species, the mysterious mudfish. Let’s find out what these Cantabrians are up to and what makes them so special.

 

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Canterbury Conservancy Office
Phone:      +64 3 371 3700
Email:   canterburyco@doc.govt.nz
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