The cost to bait all the river traps
The cost to maintain accurate predator data
The cost to complete an annual bird count on the rivers
The cost to check and reload all the river traps
The cost to check and reload one river trap for a year
The cost to check and reload ten river traps for a year
BIRD OF THE YEAR 2022 - Rock Wren/Pīwauwau
PROJECTS
Routeburn
There are 50 kilometres of trap-lines targeting rats and stoats in the valley forests, starting near the Routeburn Shelter.
Rock Wren
We have 200 traps in the Harris Saddle area and Hollyford Valley faces where rock wren/pīwauwau and kea are under threat from stoats.
Lake Sylvan
In 2017 we took over responsibility, from DOC, the maintenance of the 34 single traps that form a line by Lake Sylvan.
Whio
In 2011 Genesis Energy announced a five year, $2.5 million partnership with DOC to implement the Whio Recovery Plan.
Air NZ
In 2012 Air NZ sponsored a new project to restore bird life and habitats at five Great Walk sites, the Routeburn being one.
Braided Rivers
In 2018, we placed 601 predator traps on the Dart and Rees rivers to protect the vulnerable braided river birds.
Hedgehogs - Keep Out!
There are currently no hedgehogs in our area. We plan to keep it that way so have placed DOC traps on both sides of Lake Whakatipu.
Feral Cat
Feral cats are a huge problem in this area. With funding from various sources and developing partnerships with local landowners, a feral cat control project is now underway.
Bird Count
We completed our first bird count on the rivers in 2017 and have repeated this every year since!
Trap.NZ
All data collected is recorded for analysis and reporting - a vital part of the braided rivers project.