Assessment of tahr survival during aerial 1080 applications in the Perth River valley, South Westland
Assessment of tahr survival during aerial 1080 applications in the Perth River valley, South Westland
Kerr, Geoffrey N.
Kerr, Geoffrey N.
Date
2020-05
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ANZSRC::410202 Biosecurity science and invasive species ecology , ANZSRC::300299 Agriculture, land and farm management not elsewhere classified , ANZSRC::300304 Animal protection (incl. pests and pathogens) , ANZSRC::410407 Wildlife and habitat management , ANZSRC::410404 Environmental management
Abstract
Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP), in collaboration with DOC and Predator Free 2050 Ltd, is undertaking a research and development programme of work in the Perth River valley, South Westland (43.2616° S, 170.3590° E) seeking to develop the technologies to enable the complete removal of possums, ship rats, and stoats; and then defend the site from re-establishment of these species. The initial removal stage of the programme included undertaking two aerial 1080 operations (each using a different bait type and lure) over the course of four months, aiming to remove all target individuals of those species.
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