Thread: Pre baiting 1080

Originally Posted by Rusky

Were talking a LOT of man power and resources here and something this government isn't prepared to throw money at. They are happy to announce New Zealand will become "Predator free" by 2050. I'm yet to see some logical and proactive steps to getting the desired outcome.

@No.3, have you ventured into Otanewainuku forest per chance since you are in Tauranga? That bit of forest is by far the best well managed forest for predators I have seen on my travels in NZ. The bird life is incredible, and the Kokako are thriving. A bait line every 200m apart with Pindone is doing well. But I see back in 1997 1080 in bait stations were used.

Yeah, venture over a few times a year - not often enough considering it is only about 10mins up the road. The trust and their vollies do a heap of work and it's seriously well resourced as well which really helps things rolling on. We try to do our bit by running rat traps etc where we are (6km approx. in a straight line) but we are just a little outlying island in a sea of pests unfortunately.

Awesome. Any Fallow kicking around on farm/bush fringes?