The offsets that would be lost if the greens were to be successful in stopping mining on the plateau are large. Large enough in my opinion to conclude that F & B have completed their mandated role with distinction and should now move on in partnership with Bathurst. Of course if they continue their fight they should come clean on what their agenda is and go to their supporters for a new mandate. I don't believe that would be forthcoming. Continue with care F&B
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6. What specific initiatives are included in the $22 million compensation package?
The $21.9 million compensation package will fund:
A 35 year predator and pest control programme to protect plants and wildlife within about 25,000 hectares of the Heaphy River catchment in the Kahurangi National Park. This catchment contains temperate, quality forests of northern rata, kahikatea and nikau. Work on threatened species will include recovery work for populations of kaka and whio/blue duck along with great spotted kiwi, powelliphanta snails and short and long-tailed bats. Pests targeted include pigs, goats, possums, rats and stoats, along with a range of weed species. A 50 year predator and pest control programme over about 4,500 hectares of the Denniston Plateau and surrounding beech forest. The programme will target stoats and rats, along with pest weeds. It aims to support and enhance populations of threatened wildlife including snails, lizards and plants within the control area. Restoration and visitor enhancement projects on three historic mining sites on the Denniston Plateau, including restoration work associated with the Denniston Incline and Burnetts Face
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