You can help the short-tailed bat
Short-tailed bat cluster
Protect native forest in your area. This will assist other species as well as bats. If you are a back-country user, farmer, or belong to a conservation group, become involved in bat spotting and assist the department in determining bat distribution throughout New Zealand.
Note:
The bat (pekapeka) recovery plan is out of print and is now only available from libraries.
You can download it here: Bat (Peka Peka) Theatened Species Recovery Plan 15. (PDF, 367K
Contacts
DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number
Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:
Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings