Ecology

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• Action Bio-Community   (www.biocommunity.org.nz)

  The Action Bio-Community project is building capacity for biodiversity management in councils and communities across New Zealand. Visit the site for the latest developments within the project.

• Australia New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics   (www.anzsee.org)

  ANZSEE is the Australasian chapter of the International Society for Ecological Economics. They encourage scientific research on the integration of economics, ecology and related disciplines, to promote the creation of an ecologically sustainable economy.

• Biodiversity   (www.biodiversity.govt.nz)

  This government site provides information on New Zealand's native biodiversity, what is being done to help conserve and manage it, and who is involved. The information and work programmes covered in this site are part of New Zealand's long-term commitment to conserve its natural heritage under the New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy.

• Bio-Protection and Ecology Division   (www.lincoln.ac.nz/section133.html)

  This division is responsible for teaching and research into a large number of areas including: agro-biotechnology, bio-control, bio-diversity and bio-security, conservation, wildlife and invasive species.

• Boffa Miskell   (www.boffamiskell.co.nz)

  A New Zealand based consultancy specialising in environmental planning, landscape and urban design, and ecology.

• Centre Biodiversity & Ecology Research   (cber.bio.waikato.ac.nz)

  Facilitate an integrated approach to research in to biodiversity and ecology, to provide consultancy and advocacy services, and to educate.

• Department of Zoology   (www.otago.ac.nz/zoology/)

  Known internationally for its research in freshwater and marine ecology, wildlife and conservation ecology, neurobiology and animal behaviour, parasitology, environmental physiology and evolutionary studies.

• Ecoglobe   (www.ecoglobe.org.nz)

  Information about the local and global ecology and the balances between human activities and nature.

• Ecology, Conservation and Biodiversity Research Group   (telperion.otago.ac.nz/erg)

  An inter-departmental group of researchers and teachers at the University of Otago, who share a common interest in ecology.

• EOS Ecology   (www.eosecology.co.nz)

  Aquatic environmental consultants, providing expert advice, services, and research in the field of aquatic ecology.

• Fiordland Underwater   (www.fiordlandunderwater.com)

  The unique underwater environment in Fiordland arises from a combination of factors including high mountains, heavy rainfall and the presence of temperate rainforest. A management strategy for the marine environment is required to make it possible to better manage and protect this national treasure. Visit the site for photographs and information.

• Fungal Network of New Zealand   (www.funnz.org.nz)

  A organisation committed to sharing knowledge about fungus in New Zealand, teaching people about the role of fungi in all our ecosystems and stimulating research on fungi in New Zealand.

• Kingfish Go Wild   (www.kingfishgowild.co.nz)

  A project whose aim is to save and release kingfish into the wild, supported by the New Zealand Recreational Fishing Council.

• Lucas Associates   (www.lucas-associates.co.nz)

  Providing landscape ecology, planning and design, as well as services in community planning, heritage conservation and resource management.

• Motutapu Restoration Trust   (www.motutapu.org.nz)

  The Trust's aim is to restore Motutapu Island for all New Zealanders. Motutapu, Sacred Island, is a 1,509 hectare island in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. It is a recreation reserve administered by the Department of Conservation.

• National Wetland Trust of New Zealand   (www.wetlandtrust.org.nz)

  Committed to promoting the appreciation, enhancement and restoration of wetlands throughout New Zealand.

• Natural Environments   (www.naturalenvironments.co.nz)

  Information for those wishing to restore native bush, revegetate land, plant to protect coastal property, and restore wetlands.

• New Zealand Fungi   (nzfungi.landcareresearch.co.nz)

  Whether your interest is pathology, systematics, ecology, conservation, or simply browsing, this site provides a gateway to a wealth of information on fungi and plant pathogenic bacteria in New Zealand.

• New Zealand Native Forests Restoration Trust   (www.nznfrt.org.nz)

  Founded in 1980, the Trust is New Zealand's leading organisation involved in forest restoration. They are committed to protecting important species, restoring habitats and improving the quality of our waterways.

• New Zealand Plant Conservation Network   (www.nzpcn.org.nz)

  A site providing information on native plants and their conservation in New Zealand. The main focus for the network is the nationally threatened plants and plant communities that require conservation management for their continued survival.

• New Zealand Plant Protection Society   (www.nzpps.org)

  NZPPS membership is open to all groups and individuals with an interest in the science of protecting useful or valuable plants from the ravages of pests and weeds. This includes everything from pre-border evaluation of pests as biosecurity risks, through to eradication of newly-established pests and the control of well-established pests.

• New Zealand Soils   (soils.landcareresearch.co.nz)

  Your window to all things about New Zealand's soils. The Soils Portal is one of a growing number of specialist subject portals being released by Landcare Research, and provides access to nationally significant soils databases.

• New Zealand Underwater   (www.nzunderwater.org.nz)

  Represents individuals and recreational groups, actively supporting those concerned with the maintenance, preservation and protection of New Zealand's underwater habitat.

• New Zealand Weeds   (weeds.massey.ac.nz)

  A Massey University site dedicated to providing information on New Zealand weeds, including identifying weeds and controlling weeds.

• New Zealand Whale & Dolphin Trust   (nzwhaledolphintrust.tripod.com/home)

  Established in 1992, the Trust aims to foster research and conservation of whales and dolphins in New Zealand. The Trust's long-term goal is to enhance the current knowledge of behavioural ecology, distribution and genetic diversity of New Zealand's whales and dolphins.