Conservation Act 1987

Conservation Act 1987
Conservation Act 1987
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Parliament of New Zealand
Long title/
Purpose		 An Act to promote the conservation of New Zealand's natural and historic resources, and for that purpose to establish a Department of Conservation
Dates
Other legislation
Related legislation National Parks Act 1980; Reserves Act 1997
Status: Current legislation

The Conservation Act 1987 is New Zealand's principal act concerning the conservation of indigenous biodiversity. The Act established the Department of Conservation and Fish and Game, and complements the National Parks Act 1980 and the Reserves Act 1997.

The Act also sets out a number of Specially protected areas:

  • Conservation parks
  • Wilderness areas
  • Ecological areas
  • Sanctuary areas
  • Watercourse areas
  • Amenity areas
  • Wildlife management areas

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