Restoration Tips

Possum traps set on the ground run the risk of catching ground dwelling birds like kiwi and weka. Fortunately, it is easy to place traps off the ground using just a short length of #8 fencing wire bent into a U shape which you staple to a tree. Download File

Feral pigs can do a lot of damage to native vegetation, bird life and insect life and some community groups are trying to tackle the problem in their patch to reduce the impact on the flora and fauna they are protecting. The QEII website has some information on feral pigs and a trap design. There …

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Basal bark herbicide treatment for invasive woody weed management is proving to be really effective. Sometimes trees, and other woody weeds, just need to go! Why is this? These unwanted plants are often more aggressive than existing native vegetation or the desired forage species and compete for light, water, and nutrients. More details can be …

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