Public Volunteer Day, Sunday 5 July, gets green light from DOC
The 10 day island closure period following the first pest eradication drop last month has now expired. DOC is planning the second drop for next week, weather permitting. They have advised us that our scheduled public volunteer day for this coming Sunday, 5 July 2009, can go ahead as planned.
"Motutapu and Rangitoto Islands are now again open to the public following the first successful phase of the three-stage rat baiting operation. Visitors to the island are asked to NOT touch any bait that may still be visible. Please supervise children. Tracks and most public areas have been cleared of bait. Also please do NOT touch any traps. The second of the three rodent bait drops is weather dependent and 24 hours notice will be given..."
Sandra Jack for Brett Butland, Auckland Area Manager, Department of Conservation |
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Welcome to the Motutapu Restoration Trust |
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Motutapu, 'Sacred Island', is linked by causeway to Rangitoto in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, a short ferry ride from downtown Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. Motutapu is experiencing an exciting, large scale and long term transformation.
The Motutapu Restoration Trust is restoring the natural and cultural landscapes of this beautitful island - "breathing new life into an ancient landform"
Volunteers for the Trust are restoring the natural landscape - the native forest, similar to that which existed on Motutapu after neighbouring Rangitoto erupted out of the sea around 600 years ago. The cultural landscape, handed down by Maori, early settlers and WWII Military residents is also being protected, maintained and interpreted.
With the restoration of the island's natural heritage, Motutapu is poised to become a wonderful wildlife sanctuary, New Zealand's largest island conservation park.
You can get involved with the work that the Motutapu Restoration Trust is doing by becoming a volunteer, becoming a Friend of Motutapu, making a donation towards our work or becoming a sponsor.
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We hold regular volunteer workdays on the island where you can get involved in planting, weed control or nursery work. This makes a great day out for groups, families or individuals alike.
You get a day out of the city, enjoy fresh air and exercise, meet new people while doing something really worthwhile.
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The Most Complex Island Pest Eradication ever attempted!
The massve $3million Pest Eradication programme taking place in Winter 2009 is the most complex island pest eradication ever attempted any where in the world according to the Department of Conservation
It is being carried out to rid Rangitoto and Motutapu of animal pests that eat birds and insects. The forest will flourish as a result.
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