Integrated Farm Planning Biodiversity module

Integrated Farm Planning Biodiversity module

Ministry for Primary Industries | Manatū Ahu Matua

Case study from
July 2023

A practical guidance document for integrated farm planning that focuses on biodiversity. It explains why biodiversity matters on farms and whenua, including wetlands, riparian areas, shelterbelts, soil health, water quality, pollination and habitat for taonga and other species.

The module walks through a farm planning process in steps: know and assess, develop an action plan, act, monitor, and then review and adapt. It also sets out expectations, answers common questions, and includes case study material to show how biodiversity work can fit alongside productive farming.

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