Pilot James swoops in to lighten the load for volunteers protecting our backyard
Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
Project Manager Paul Hellebrakers sorts the traps for flight
The West Matukituki valley is a showcase destination and one we appreciate flying people over every day. With such easy access It also draws thousands of visitors a year to explore it’s numerous tracks and hiking routes including the well known Rob Roy Glacier.
As with most national parks in the South Island rodents like the dreaded stoat pose a significant problem and we rely heavily on volunteers to reduce their impact. A job that is often labour intensive and earns little recognition.
Last week we helped lighten the load for local volunteers, lifting more than 90 box stoat traps up the valley to be set up by the volunteers.
The initiative is part of the ongoing work of The Matukituki Charitable Trust. A trust that was established to protect this natural wonder and to restore the habitat and increase the population of some of our favourite locals like the lovable Kea and tiny Rock Wrens!
Thanks to the volunteers there are now in excess of 400 traps in the West Matukituki taking care of those pesky vermin.
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