Thread: pureora

Originally Posted by Scribe

I suppose this is all a bit confusing to you Htown.

But if I were to say...It would be unwise to enter the above area because it is contaminated with a toxin called 1080.

It would be unwise to eat Deer, Pigs, Goats or Possums from this area according to DOC's own science.

It would be unwise to eat Trout, Eels and probably Koura out of the waterways in this area. The first two according to risk recommendations made to its members, by the Federation of Freshwater Anglers.

It would be unwise to eat Watercress and Puha from this area as Landcare Research have noted an uptake of 1080 by these plants.

It would be unwise to eat any birds from this area as 1080 has been found in many, both native and introduced.

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The above can be judged by some as delving into the forbidden...POLITIC'S

But I feel it would be rather irresponsible of us not to warn you of the danger. I had a near run thing with this poison in Humphries Hut when I was doing a Post Poison Monitor for DOC/Landcare Research. Getting a dose of 1080 is easier than most people think.

Bugger, I spose I will have to find somewhere else to get some native birds for my freezer. Maybe the tui outside my house will have to do.