Lydia McLean

Lydia McLean

politician New Zealand

Lydia McLean is a senior ranger specializing in biodiversity at the Department of Conservation (DoC) in New Zealand. She has been involved in assessing the impacts of trapping on native wildlife, particularly with respect to the kea, a native parrot known for its inquisitive nature. McLean's work includes addressing incidents of kea tampering with traps and advocating for improvements in trap safety and design to protect vulnerable species while managing predator populations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,171
Power
95$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 4,822,233 2,171 $210,000 95$
Totals 1 4,822,233 2,171 $210,000 95$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: DoC senior ranger biodiversity Lydia McLean said instances of kea tampering with traps had resulted in changes to trap design over the years. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: More than 400 weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concerns