Love the idea of attracting native wildlife into your backyard? Here are 5 ways to make your garden a safe haven. 1. Trap rats Attracting native species to your backyard is great but make sure it’s a safe place for the birds, bugs and lizards that visit. A smartly-placed trap … [Read More...] about 5 ways to make your garden a safe haven for native species
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Protecting a very special duck: Q&A with Eastern Whio Link
The Eastern Whio Link is a conservation project with a difference. Based in the Upper Waioeka between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki, this project is dedicated to restoring a healthy whio (blue duck) population to the Waioeka waterways. We’re going to be … [Read More...] about Protecting a very special duck: Q&A with Eastern Whio Link
Ranger, illustrator and bird nerd: Sarah Little
Sarah Little spends her time caring for kākāpō on Whenua Hou, tramping around Aotearoa and telling conservation stories through her popular cartoons. Today, we’re chatting with the incredible conservationist behind the cartoons. Sarah, thank you … [Read More...] about Ranger, illustrator and bird nerd: Sarah Little
How to keep your compost rodent free: A Q&A with an Expert from Compost Collective
Composting has many benefits: it enriches soil, reduces waste and is great for the environment. The Compost Collective is a collaborative project aimed at helping New Zealand households engage in composting and organic waste reduction. Thousands … [Read More...] about How to keep your compost rodent free: A Q&A with an Expert from Compost Collective
Predator professionals: the next generation
On a fine day, views along The Old Ghost Road stretch across the winding Mokihinui River and over alpine vistas, valleys of tussock and dense native forests. The 85km West Coast trail, once a drawcard for fortune seekers during the Gold Rush and now … [Read More...] about Predator professionals: the next generation
Predator Free Backyards funding is now open
The current round of Predator Free Backyard Communities funding is open. Communities wanting to become predator free can now apply for funding that will support trapping in their backyards. Image credit: Predator Free Opawaho. To be eligible … [Read More...] about Predator Free Backyards funding is now open