Opinion pieces
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Read opinions from those involved with the BioHeritage Challenge – a collaboration of top scientists from around New Zealand. Please note that the opinions of these individuals may differ from the official position of the Challenge.
Why New Zealand needs alternatives to 1080
Dr Andrea Byrom
BioHeritage Challenge Director
11 October 2018 - Opinion pieces
1080 is safe to use but we need a range of alternatives.…
Killing for Conservation – panel debate
14 September 2018 - Opinion pieces
Video: leading conservation scientists debate the ethical questions of predator control.…
Kauri dieback – act now or it will be too late
Dr Monica Gerth
Challenge Project Leader
22 June 2018 - Opinion pieces
Kauri dieback is spreading at an alarming rate.…
Exploring a range of science-based options for predator eradication is essential
Dr James Buwalda
Independent Chair, Governance Group
28 November 2017 - Opinion pieces
Effective predator control (including eradication of possums, rats and stoats – the goal of the Predator Free 2050…
State of biodiversity in NZ
Dr Andrea Byrom
Challenge Director
18 January 2017 - Opinion pieces
Things are not looking good for the native plants and animals of New Zealand. Many of our threatened…