In a new report, NGO Forest Trends found that at least 69% of tropical forests cleared for agricultural activities such as ranching and farmland between 2013 and 2019 was done in violation of national laws and regulations.
Farmers discovered that there are many ways to protect and enhance mahinga kai and biodiversity values while visiting Waimak Farm in Eyreton last week.
Protected areas are critical to mitigating extinction of species; however, they may also be in conflict with efforts to feed the growing human population.
Two North Island farmers are hoping their unique methods of boosting biodiversity and controlling predators on their farm will inspire others. Mark and Felicity Brough created a biodiversity map of their sheep and beef farm at Paerua, near Waitomo, in the central King Country.