Rifleman are spreading across Martins Bay in Fiordland and there are more kakariki and kaka – “lots more than ever encountered before”. Those are just some of the encouraging results reported after the latest bird counts commissioned by the Hollyford Conservation Trust … [Read More...] about Latest bird survey confirms Hollyford Conservation Trust success
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Eastern Bays Songbird Project ambitious and innovative
Five Auckland suburbs, 16,000 households – if you think it sounds like an ambitious trapping project, you’re not far wrong. Innovative ideas, funding support and well thought out planning are all going to be crucial in the months and years ahead for … [Read More...] about Eastern Bays Songbird Project ambitious and innovative
Otago groups join forces for Predator Free Dunedin
It’s the new group on the block. Predator Free Dunedin launched just a few weeks ago in early October. But while the umbrella organisation is newly formed, it’s made up of 20 well-established Dunedin volunteer groups and larger organisations … [Read More...] about Otago groups join forces for Predator Free Dunedin
Another twenty-one schools become Kiwibank Predator Free Schools
We are excited to announce another 21 schools have been selected to become part of our Kiwibank Predator Free schools programme. The successful schools are spread between Northland and Bluff (literally!) and include a range of rural and urban, … [Read More...] about Another twenty-one schools become Kiwibank Predator Free Schools
We’ve teamed up with NZ illustrator to create iconic wildlife poster
We commissioned local artist Erin Forsyth to help us create a stunning poster featuring some of our native species - Taonga o Aotearoa. Our aim is to get the poster into every classroom and DOC hut in the country, to help remind people what we’re … [Read More...] about We’ve teamed up with NZ illustrator to create iconic wildlife poster
CatchIT’s ‘natural innovators’ brimming with ideas for trapping
Got a ferret you’re struggling to trap? How about using a milk bottle top filled with milk for a lure? It worked a treat for one child taking part in the Forest Bridge Trust’s award-winning CatchIT schools programme. “Children are natural … [Read More...] about CatchIT’s ‘natural innovators’ brimming with ideas for trapping