The Department of Conservation works to a range of plans, strategies and agreements which set out goals, actions and directions for management work and strategic directions.
The Statement of Intent is a forward-looking document. It sets out the longer term directions for the Department, as well as the management actions that will be undertaken in the coming year.
It sets out the Minister of Conservation's and Government's annual expectations of the department.
Conservation management strategies are 10 year regional strategies that provide and overview of conservation issues and give direction for the management of public conservation land and waters, and species for which the Department of Conservation has responsibility.
They provide a guide to how the department intends to manage the area and how it will set priorities about what has to be done.
The department also prepares other plans and strategies such as species recovery plans, recreation plans and pest management strategies. View our publications section for these documents.
Learn about DOC's role in promoting the conservation of natural and historic resources for present and future generations - both inside and outside DOC-managed areas.
Here you'll find an overview of how conservation management strategies and plans are developed and implemented.
To help manage natural heritage DOC is building a set of national tools and standards collectively called the 'natural heritage management system", or NHMS.
Find out how DOC is encouraging more people to participate in outdoor recreation and protecting and bringing to life our historic heritage
Read the Department of Conservation's Strategic Direction statement.
DOC's policies and plans publications
Publications about DOC's role
Consultations
How DOC consults
NZ Conservation Authority and conservation boards
Conservation Act 1987
National Parks Act 1980
To view full copies of Acts see www.legislation.govt.nz
Draft or final copies of conservation management strategies and plans are available from the relevant conservancy office, or can be viewed at DOC offices and public libraries.
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