DOC's work
What is DOC doing?
Possum control began in earnest in 1992 with aerial treatment using 1080-laced cereal baits. With the reduction in possums mistletoe flourished and plants soon reached over 1m across.
Weed management started in 1990 with DOC staff and volunteers removing around 14ha (about 28 football pitches) of ivy.
How is the community involved?
The Mataroa community is invaluable for its local knowledge. Many have removed invasive weeds from their gardens and chosen not to grow bird-dispersed exotic plants.
Massey University, Forest and Bird and other conservation groups help with projects such as ivy control and robin monitoring, and local and district schools use the reserve and assist with any tree plantings.
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