Landcare Research at a glance
Alexandra hinterland
Vision:
Innovative science for a sustainable future
Values:
Collaboration, curiosity and clarity
Core purpose:
To drive innovation in New Zealand’s management of terrestrial biodiversity and land resources in order to both protect and enhance the terrestrial environment and grow New Zealand’s prosperity.
Outcomes from our research:
- Improved management, measurement and protection of New Zealand’s terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity, including the conservation estate
- Improved management of pests, weeds and diseases in terrestrial ecosystems for industry benefi t and biodiversity protection
- Sustainable use of land resources and their ecosystem services across catchments and sectors
- Improved measurement and mitigation of greenhouse gases from the terrestrial biosphere
- Improved positioning of New Zealand industry, business, Māori and local government to meet market and community needs within environmental limits
Our structure:
Landcare Research is one of eight Crown Research Institutes owned by the New Zealand Government. We have about 400 staff across four regional centres and five small district offices; our wholly owned subsidiary Sirtrack is based in Havelock North. (See the Directory for more information.) Funding is derived primarily from research contracts with Government, local government and private industry. Additional revenue comes from our branded commercial services. Our research is strongly aligned to and supports government policy, and reflects client and end–user priorities. Many of our science teams are recognised internationally for their expertise and research capability.
Manaaki Whenua:
Our Māori name means to care for the land in all senses. Māori are tangata whenua, the indigenous people, with whom we consult and work alongside.