Te Wao Nui o Tapuika
Targeted pest control in the Te Matai ngahere.
Targeting possums,
rats and mustelids.
500 Hectares in Te Matai Forest.
PURPOSE
8 Kaimahi employed.
This project area connecting vital ecological habitats between Otanewainuku and Kaharoa. Tapuika are members of the Kōkako Ecosystem Expansion Programme (KEEP) who aim to connect kōkako in the Bay of Plenty
Tapuika are actively fostering strong relationships with neighbouring conservation entities and rōpu, recognising the value of shared knowledge and collaboration in achieving their conservation goals. These grounded relationships serve as a foundation for collective efforts towards environmental preservation and restoration.
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PROJECT AREA
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PROJECT AREA VALUES
Priority DOC ecosystem
Mangorewa
EMU rank 306
Threatened and at-risk species
North Island robin, kōkako
Other DOC assets
Low public access with no tracks or huts. High ranking ecological corridor with KEEP. Forest understory remains healthy with very low deer & goat numbers.
THE MAHI
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Track lines
Marking, cutting and maintaining trapping lines over the 500-ha block of land.
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Pest control
Using best practice techniques, Tapuika undertake ground-based pest control, targeting possums, feral cats and mustelids to levels that allow biodiversity values to increase.
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DATA
Input operational data into a data management system supplied and supported by the Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust.
