Chillest vibes: conservation group members are rich (in social capital)
Research reveals participating in conservation community groups doesn’t just give back to nature; it gives back to you and your community.
Comic: macrons matter
Illustrator Matt Russell takes a closer look at why tohutō (macron) matter when it comes to te reo taiao (language of the environment).
Funding milestone ignites Predator Free Communities across Aotearoa
Today marks a milestone as we grant an unprecedented $92,000 to support 23 remarkable predator free community initiatives.
Comic: solving the rat surge puzzle
This comic is brought to you by the talented illustrator Sarah Maybe Little, explaining a study into ship rat immigration.
5 weird and wonderful native animals that aren’t birds
Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity extends beyond our feathery friends. Be wowed by these five native species, from fuzzy weevils to smelly bats.
Troubleshooting tips: what to do if your possum trap isn’t catching any possums
So, you’ve set your possum trap, hoping to make a dent in the possum population… but your trap remains untouched. Time to try our troubleshooting tips.
How to make sure your native plants take root
Winter is ideal for planting native plants. But young, fresh seedlings are like lollies for rabbits and possums. So, what can you do to protect your plants?
Study reveals surprising insights on rat behaviour in NZ forests
If we can understand how invasive species use different habitats, we can better predict how their populations might change due to climate change.
Attention: predator free ranger on the loose
Tim Exton spends his days connecting with local staff and community as the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) predator free ranger.
Suppression vs eradication – what’s the difference?
The words “suppression” and “eradication” get used a lot in the predator free movement. But what do these terms actually mean?
A dreamy new takahē book hits the shelves
Conservation success stories don’t get much more dramatic than the takahē. Takahē: Bird of Dreams covers 75 years of takahē conservation.
5 ways to up your game as a responsible cat owner
Do cats rule us, or do we rule cats? It seems like the answer is debatable, but here’s something that isn’t: owning a cat comes with responsibilities.
Tackling Fiordland: DOC calls in apprentice backup
In a daring expedition on the high seas, predator free apprentice duo Aidan Braid and Jamie Hickling tackled coastal trapping head-on in Fiordland.
Unseen threat: sanctuary kiwi exposed to parasitic disease from cat scat
A recent study has found high exposure rates of toxoplasmosis in a kiwi population that does not share its habitat with cats.
Is your bait disappearing, but you’re catching nothing?
Every trapper has felt the frustration of checking a trap and finding the bait gone but the trap set. Who is the culprit? How can you stop them?
