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Te Matuku Environs
Conservation in action

Fighting pest plants and animals to restore the indigenous ecosystems of Te Matuku Environs, Waiheke Island.

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Pouteria tree illustration

Te Matuku Bay Scenic Reserve, Waiheke Island

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Pest plant control

Hundreds of volunteer hours each year tackling mothplant, asparagus, wattle, blackberry and other invasive species across the Te matuku Environs.

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Pest animal baiting

Regular baiting pulses targeting rats to protect nesting birds and the wider native ecosystem.

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Bird monitoring

Seasonal bird counts track the health of Te Matuku Bay's native bird populations over time.

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