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2020 Opportunities for volunteers to get involved:
include clearing bait lines, bagging baits, monitoring rat tracking tunnels.
What is happening:
Pre-monitoring rat lines - August.
Bait line clearing days: contact us if you would like to be involved
(Baits will be put in by contractors in September/October.)
Post-baiting monitoring rat lines November - contact us if you would like to be involved
Full Kōkako population census was completed March 2018 - next one 2022:
43 pairs, 8 singles
2020 Pest control in the Mokaihaha Ecological Area
The Mokaihaha Kokako Trust will be commencing rat control in the Mokaihaha Ecological Area in September using Pindone in bait stations.
The toxin will be placed in bait stations within the forest Sept/October. This pest control will be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in strict accordance with Department of Conservation and Medical Officer of Health guidelines. Any bait remaining in the bait stations will be removed by 30 November 2020.
Dogs are not allowed to enter the Mokaihaha Ecological Area. If it is necessary for you to bring dogs close to the area, keep them on a lead or use a muzzle for their protection.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Katherine Hay 0212672773 or email us at mokaihaha@gmail.com
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