Forest and Bird fires back at Conservation Amendment Bill | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Forest and Bird fires back at Conservation Amendment Bill | Ryan Bridge TODAY <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":1,"label":"Conservation Amendment Bill Concerns","summary":"Forest & Bird is pushing back against the Conservation Amendment Bill. They have released maps highlighting conservation land that could be used for economic purposes or be exchanged and sold off."},{"timeSeconds":16,"label":"Mapping Land at Risk","summary":"The maps show conservation land in orange, indicating it's marked for economic use. Red areas represent land that could be exchanged or sold off."},{"timeSeconds":36,"label":"Forest & Bird's Concerns Detailed","summary":"Richard Capie, Forest & Bird Group Manager, explains that the bill could open up millions of hectares of public conservation land for sale or exchange."},{"timeSeconds":54,"label":"Data Shows Land at Risk","summary":"Capie presents data indicating that 60% of conservation estates, including areas like Coromandel, Great Barrier, and Taranaki, are at risk of being sold off."},{"timeSeconds":111,"label":"Impact on Native Species","summary":"He highlights that this change could affect 4,000 native species, as the bill fundamentally shifts the purpose of conservation land from conservation to economic development."},{"timeSeconds":151,"label":"Public Outcry Over Land Changes","summary":"Capie notes that New Zealanders are unhappy with the potential changes, as these lands are often used for recreation and are considered vital for native biodiversity."},{"timeSeconds":225,"label":"Bill's Broad Implications","summary":"He argues that the bill goes beyond minor changes, potentially allowing for the sale of land that supports tourism and is crucial for native species."},{"timeSeconds":317,"label":"Call for Government to Reconsider","summary":"Forest & Bird urges the government to reconsider the bill, emphasizing that conservation land should be protected and not treated as a source of revenue through sales."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->