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Stoat Eradication Project
Stoats are a major predator of native New Zealand birds. They not only eat the eggs, but are also known to eat young chicks once they have hatched. The stoat eradication project is the first major task being undertaken to rid Pomona Island of introduced pests.
Work has already begun on eradicating stoats. In May 2006 teams of Trustees and volunteers started flagging tracks which have now been cut and marked in order for stoat trap lines to be laid. Tunnels have been placed along the lines at intervals of approximately 200-400m. Each tunnel has two traps inside with an egg and fresh meat as bait.
The traps will be checked on a regular basis to remove dead stoats and to re-bait the tunnels. This is a good opportunity for individuals to get involved as volunteers with the Pomona Island Charitable Trust as the traps will need to be checked at least four times a year.
Regular updates on our stoat eradication project will be posted on this website. More...>
Stoats are a major predator of native New Zealand birds. They not only eat the eggs, but are also known to eat young chicks once they have hatched. The stoat eradication project is the first major task being undertaken to rid Pomona Island of introduced pests.
Work has already begun on eradicating stoats. In May 2006 teams of Trustees and volunteers started flagging tracks which have now been cut and marked in order for stoat trap lines to be laid. Tunnels have been placed along the lines at intervals of approximately 200-400m. Each tunnel has two traps inside with an egg and fresh meat as bait.
The traps will be checked on a regular basis to remove dead stoats and to re-bait the tunnels. This is a good opportunity for individuals to get involved as volunteers with the Pomona Island Charitable Trust as the traps will need to be checked at least four times a year.
Regular updates on our stoat eradication project will be posted on this website. More...>
