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Category	Restoring natural heritage > Education
Title	Planwell Number 6
Date published	1 October 1997
GWRC Publication No	WRC/RP-G-97/44
Abstract	This issue of Planwell relates to our ecosystems. Ecosystems: Life support systems – Nigel Clark provides a brief introduction to ecosystems – the science, their importance and what is affecting them. Ecosystem management: a regional dimension – Whose job is ecosystem management anyway? John Holmes explores how responsibilities have been locally defined in the Regional Policy Statement. Doing it: legally – Rob Forlong presents a challenging picture of how to manage ecosystems through the resource consent process. Forests as Ecosystems – Geoff Cameron explores the precarious life the natural forests in the region have had and describes the management essential to keep these exceptional remnants in good condition. Key native ecosystems and the pernicious possum – Diederik Meenken provides an insight into practical management of pests in important ecosystems. Doing what we can – who is looking after the Region’s ecosystems? Whether getting their hands dirty or acting as a watchdog, community groups are out there doing their part. Four groups tell us what they see ecosystem management to be and describe projects their members are carrying out. School Scene – A river ecosystem near you – a practical project for senior students by Carla Wilson.

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