In sst we are learning about SNA
What is an SNA?
SNA stands for Significant Natural Area
SNA is looking at protection for the native habitat of Forest and Bird
What is an SNA?
SNA stands for Significant Natural Area
SNA is looking at protection for the native habitat of Forest and Bird
Why are they important?
"Native forests and wetlands took 80 million years to evolve and in 800 years in two waves of human impact, so much was lost."
They have an important role in the environment because significant natural areas have been harmed by pollination and the disperse of seeds. This leads to the loss of habitats for our native animals. That is why it is believed we must protect the SNAs.
Who decides what's significant?
Councils around the country are responsible for identifying SNAs in their territory. Because of that issue around "significant", each council can apply different standards when assessing SNAs.
Why has SNA caused conflict?
Part of the concern about SNAs is that most are on private land, and those who own that land are worried about losing it, or the land itself losing its value and adding complications for owners. This in my opinion is like we are losing our land just like our ancestors did, however, the process is a little different.
"Native forests and wetlands took 80 million years to evolve and in 800 years in two waves of human impact, so much was lost."
They have an important role in the environment because significant natural areas have been harmed by pollination and the disperse of seeds. This leads to the loss of habitats for our native animals. That is why it is believed we must protect the SNAs.
Who decides what's significant?
Councils around the country are responsible for identifying SNAs in their territory. Because of that issue around "significant", each council can apply different standards when assessing SNAs.
Why has SNA caused conflict?
Part of the concern about SNAs is that most are on private land, and those who own that land are worried about losing it, or the land itself losing its value and adding complications for owners. This in my opinion is like we are losing our land just like our ancestors did, however, the process is a little different.
On Thursday the 12 of june.
One of Northland's biggest protests in a generation
modern-day land grab.
an estimated 2000 people took part in the last leg
Most of those taking part were Māori but they were joined by Pākehā farmers and conservationists
