Southland Ecological Restoration Network

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Project

June • Rakatu Wetlands

Hokonui Hills

Location:
Hokonuis
Region:
Eastern Southland
District:
GDC
Commenced:
2021
Access:
Public & private
Area (ha):
4500
Contact:
Brian Kerr
Phone:
021 607 112
Email:
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Description

Large scale pest control plan, currently focusing on possums and mustelids. Long term plans include expansion to include other pest species such as rats, and also overarching environmental restoration goals. Total project area for Hokonui Restoration plan is 23,979ha.

Current involvement

Hokonui Runanga, Leith Contractors, LINZ Jobs for Nature

Initial area of mustelid and possum control.
The overall area for our long-term plan which includes predator control, environmental restoration, and biodiversity monitoring.
Predator control contractor with Tauira (trainees). The Tauira training programme is a part of our LINZ project.
Project Directory

Other projects in Eastern Southland

  • Beggs Bush Restoration
  • Catlins , Hokonui Runanga
  • Curio Bay Restoration
  • Gore Native Forest Restoration
  • Haumuri (Croydon Bush) – Volunteer Trapping Programme
  • Manuka Mire, Mokotua
  • O'Neill's Bush, Mataura Floodplain
  • Te Rere Yellow-eyed Penguin Reserve, Catlins
  • Waikawa Community Nursery
  • Waipapa Point Coastal Restoration Project
  • WLG Gravel Pit, Waituna Wetlands
  • Wyndham Wildlife Refuge

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