Hunt for rogue rat steps up on Motutapu Department of Conservation - New Zealand June 26, 2024 The joint Department of Conservation and Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki response began when a DOC ranger spotted a rat on the island in late April. Based on camera footage, only one rat is suspected to be present, although there could potentially be more. Additional tracking tunnels, cameras, and conservation dogs have been deployed, alongside a … Read More from Hunt for rogue rat steps up on Motutapu Read Article
Party for predator-free island that provided a haven for kākāpō recovery The Press - New Zealand June 22, 2024 One of New Zealand’s greatest conservation successes is being celebrated, 25 years after Whenua Hou/Codfish Island became predator free. The island, near Rakiura/Stewart Island, is best known as the home of the Department of Conservation’s Kākāpō Recovery programme. Whenua Hou Komiti member Shona Sangster said the island’s role in biodiversity progress and saving taonga species … Read More from Party for predator-free island that provided a haven for kākāpō recovery Read Article
Restoring Rat-Free Islands Could Boost Seabird Populations And Coral Reef Health Science Blog June 18, 2024 A new study by an international team of marine scientists, led by researchers at Lancaster University, has found that removing invasive rats and restoring native vegetation on remote tropical islands could lead to a significant increase in seabird populations. The research also revealed that there are sufficient fish populations in the surrounding seas to support … Read More from Restoring Rat-Free Islands Could Boost Seabird Populations And Coral Reef Health Read Article
