Thread: Kaimanawas 1080 drop

See I don't know enough about 1080 to give an informed opinion on the topic. Two friends I know (one of which works for DOC) say that its the best and most effective tool at eradicating unwanted species to increase our biomass of native and endangered species. They do however say there are places that need it and others that don't, and the timing of aerial drops plays an important component to how effective it is.

I've never been to a bit of bush pre 1080 drop and after so can't comment to say what immediate consequences take place for better or for worse. I do know one thing and that is if a deer or any meat animal for that instance are living in a 1080 zone, I sure as hell wont be taking the risk of eating something that isn't fully healthy and could contain remnants of the poison. Ill simply hunt else where.

Originally Posted by Rusky

See I don't know enough about 1080 to give an informed opinion on the topic. Two friends I know (one of which works for DOC) say that its the best and most effective tool at eradicating unwanted species to increase our biomass of native and endangered species. They do however say there are places that need it and others that don't, and the timing of aerial drops plays an important component to how effective it is.

I've never been to a bit of bush pre 1080 drop and after so can't comment to say what immediate consequences take place for better or for worse. I do know one thing and that is if a deer or any meat animal for that instance are living in a 1080 zone, I sure as hell wont be taking the risk of eating something that isn't fully healthy and could contain remnants of the poison. Ill simply hunt else where.

Rusky,

All anyone needs to think about regarding this stuff is: The FBI have labelled it the second most dangerous SUPER TOXIN known to man & then ask yourself why is it banned practically everywhere else in the world????? AND: NZ is the ONLY country that aerially spreads it willy nilly all over the place, including onto farmland & poisoning/killing farm stock.