Conservation and human values

Introduction

These publications explore the human dimension of conservation.

Evaluating (non-market) impacts of wilding conifers on cultural values

This research is part of current considerations about natural capital and cultural values in New Zealand’s natural resources sector. It has been prepared for DOC by Landcare Research and Scion. Published 2015.

The contribution of natural environments to our health and wellbeing

Natural environments, and visits to those natural environments, do contribute to health and wellbeing in New Zealand. Published 2015.

The nature of wellbeing

How nature's ecosystem services contribute to the well-being of New Zealand and New Zealanders. Published 2015.