DOC
Milford Sound Board concerned over Milford Dart Ltd's ability to build tunnel
The Southland Conservation Board wants consideration given to Milford Dart Ltd's ability to build the Dart Passage tunnel, both financially and in terms of its expertise.
'Amazing' year eradicating pines
Wilding pine trees covering the equivalent of 10,000 rugby fields were eradicated in the 2010-11 season.
Aircraft access review welcomed
Warning after traps set on Doc land
Hunters are urged to pick up a free trapping permit from the Department of Conservation (Doc) Wakatipu area office, after rangers seized 20 illegal possum traps set only 5m from a public walking
Didymo contained for second year
Recent tests for didymo in 19 Fiordland National Park rivers have come back negative, a pleasing result for Fish and Game and Department of Conservation (Doc) staff.
Hawaiian pest eradication exercise lauded
Cuts will affect Doc's Dunedin office
The Otago conservancy office in Dunedin will be affected by the Department of Conservation's plans to cut 100 jobs in the organisation, but it is not yet known to what extent.
Settlement reached over grazing rights
A syndicate of Maniototo farmers has retained grazing rights on the Mt Ida range, but the block will remain conservation land.
Open days on Doc management
A series of open days is being held throughout Otago to give residents the chance to have their say about the management of conservation land.