News from the Field
BREAKING NEWS!
Nelson City Council granted the Trust’s resource consent application to conduct an aerial drop of brodifacoum over the fenced sanctuary to remove all the pest mammals.
We are really pleased about this decision, since this represents a crucial step in achieving the vision for the sanctuary.
Kids of all ages can join in this creative project to illuminate the huge variety of night time animals in the NZ Bush, and the one sided battle that rages between introduced predators and our precious native animals!
For details please visit this Facebook Page for the Nocturnal Life Display
Listen to - Our Changing World Radio NZ
“All conservation efforts are really very important, but if one is looking to get the biggest gain for their conservation dollar then eradicating invasive mammals from islands is probably a good way to go,” says Dr Holly Jones. Listen to Radio NZ
Over the weekend the Brook Sanctuary mini Bioblitz was carried out. It was a fantastic day with many people and families enjoying discovering the wildlife of the Sanctuary. 260 observations were made with 77 species identified and 20 different groups recording. Thanks to all who took part especially the experts, Peter Williams and John Dugdale who assisted identifying the insects and plants.
For a full summary of the Bioblitz click here
The Jacobs Ladder from Koru to Four Corners. For your safety Please obey any signage of closure.
The 14.5 km predator exclusion fence is currently under construction as a first step to remove all introduced mammalian pests from within the 671 hectare fenced area. Since trapping began in 2007, we have physically removed around 30,000 pests from the area we oversee by trapping and hunting. In winter 2016, the Sanctuary will close for approximately 12 months while pests are removed from inside the fenced area with an aerial bait drop process.
The AGM was held Wednesday 28th October, 7:00pm, NMIT’s Nelson Campus: Student Centre (N Block), Kowhai Room
Copy of the 2015 Annual Report here
