Taking the right path at conservation crossroad

Abstract

Conservation in New Zealand is at a crossroads. Threatened species continue to face extinction. There are also serious social issues around poison drops in forests. A new approach is needed to resolve these conundrums. Recently I discussed possible paths we could take to preserve our biological treasures in the NZ Journal of Ecology (http://newzealandecology.org/nzje/3202). Only one of these paths can realistically lead to a future where some native bird species are able to thrive, with little or no further help from us.