PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS FOR 2021/22
New science
Fast-evolving science and technology research and development for landscape-scale predator eradication.
Outcomes
Activities
Targets
Significant acceleration in developing a suite of solutions for landscapescale predator eradication.
Implement Predator Free 2050 Limited Research Strategy 2020–2024 in collaboration with breakthrough scienceoriented partners.
Commence new research partnerships with at least four agencies that deliver to the Research Strategy.
Develop and fund projects through all Research Strategy implementation pathways.
Distribute $1M of Vote Conservation funding to research defined in the 2021-24 Predator Free 2050 Limited Research Strategy.
Contribute to national 2025 target: • Develop a breakthrough science solution to eradicate at least one small mammal predator from the New Zealand mainland. • Demonstrate predator eradication on at least 20,000 hectares of mainland New Zealand without the use of fences.
Distribute $2M from Budget 2020/Jobs for Nature allocation to research defined in 2021–24 Predator Free 2050 Limited Research Strategy. Generate 7–10 project jobs (using Jobs for Nature FTE calculation). Complete quarterly milestone reviews during the financial year with all contracted parties supporting science outcomes. Create a shared investment strategy with the Biological Heritage National Science Challenge to support longterm breakthrough science research.
Workshop a shared investment strategy with the Biological Heritage National Science Challenge to support long-term breakthrough science research.
Maintaining awareness and oversight of international trends and research on breakthrough science related to predator eradication.
Attend at least two international breakthrough science focused meetings or conferences.
