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Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai
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Our work

DOC staff member setting a pest trap.

Our work

Introduction

We run programmes to protect and restore our species, places and heritage, and provide opportunities for people to engage with these treasures.

Our heritage

DOC manages the largest heritage portfolio in the country. We care for the places that shaped New Zealand’s history.

Jobs for Nature – Mahi mō te Taiao

Jobs for Nature – Mahi mō te Taiao

The Jobs for Nature programme helps to revitalise communities through nature-based employment and to stimulate the economy post COVID-19.

Managing our biodiversity

Managing our biodiversity

We’re responsible for ensuring examples of all the species and ecosystems in Aotearoa New Zealand survive for generations to come.

Managing threats to nature

Managing threats to nature

We manage threats to places and species, including fire, biosecurity and climate change.

Monitoring and reporting

Monitoring and reporting

We assess the performance of our conservation programmes to report on progress and improve effectiveness.

Freshwater restoration

Freshwater restoration

We lead a range of programmes that are restoring New Zealand’s precious rivers, lakes and wetlands.

Places with projects

Places with projects

We're restoring the diversity of native plants and animals on conservation land.

Species programmes

Species programmes

These species-specific programmes protect our native wildlife.

Maps and data

Explore our nature with interactive mapping tools and free downloadable data.

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