{"title":"ecology","staff":{"1":true,"2":true,"3":true,"5":true,"6":true,"7":true,"9":true,"8":true,"4":true},"heading":"How our conservation science and water practices could help you:","sections":{"1":{"title":"Strategy","heading":"Strategy","points":["Policy development - from application of ecological theory and conceptualisation, through to policy development","Working with organisations to determine their role, responsibilities, and priorities within the terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity spaces","Development of systematic conservation planning","Development of plant and animal pest management strategies - from inception, through consultation, to strategy preparation and monitoring and reporting on progress","Codes of practice - development and application of environmental codes of practice for engineering works in and around waterways"]},"2":{"title":"Implementation","heading":"Implementation","points":["Development of prioritised ecological management strategies","Development of biodiversity management and protection strategies","Development of workable and affordable habitat restoration\/creation and species protection plans","Engagement of owners, stakeholders and the general public in site restoration projects","Native fish management and passage management strategies","Oversight and management of restoration projects, including contractors"]},"3":{"title":"Science","heading":"Science","points":["Vegetation and habitat mapping and assessments","Development of habitat and site significance criteria and ecological ranking protocols","Establishment, implementation, analysis and reporting on ecological monitoring programmes","Establishment of regional and site monitoring programmes, development of indicators, and formalisation of recording, reporting and reviewing effectiveness protocols"]},"4":{"title":"Expert","heading":"Expert","points":["Preparation and presentation of expert evidence at resource consent and regional plan hearings, and to the Environment Court","Facilitating and participating in professional and technical caucusing and mediation processes","Ecological offset assessments and negotiations"]},"5":{"title":"Training","heading":"Training","points":["Staff training in terrestrial and freshwater ecological monitoring methods, restoration techniques and processes, and preparation of manuals to support training"]}}}