'Give hunters a say on conservation' - ACT
ACT Party conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton is calling for legislation that would ensure hunters and fishers have representation on the Conservation Authority.
Welcoming his appointment, Environmental Defence Society (EDS) chief executive Gary Taylor says Chrisp understands the importance of the conservation estate, and the natural environment more generally, to New Zealand's economic welfare.
"He will be well placed to argue for adequate resourcing for the department which manages one-third of our country.
"There are clearly big challenges ahead for DoC with yesterday's announcement of further public service cuts."
Chrisp also has direct experience of conservation challenges on the ground through his work as chair of Predator Free Wellington.
"EDS looks forward to working constructively with the new director-general when he takes office at the end of June. We share common ground in wanting positive conservation outcomes for Aotearoa," says Taylor.
