Aotearoa/New Zealand has more than 80 ecosanctuaries where native species are conserved, and pests are actively managed or eliminated. There is often substantial community involvement in these projects. Ecosanctuaries aim to allow an ecosystem to recover from the ravages of humans and pests, increasing biodiversity. This helps preserve endangered species and allows the public to appreciate them. Some, such as Orokonui, Zealandia and Maungatautari, offer education programmes but others, like Kaipupu, do not.
Image: Over the mountain track Maungatautari Waikato [Liz Carlson]