Increasingly intensive pest control by Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare is reaping rewards for native forests and wildlife over a 25,000 ha area between Bream Tail, Waipu Cove and Marunui. Kiwi were observed in several new locations in 2021 and other rare species including Hochstetter’s Frogs, kākā and koromiko/bellbird were also seen or recorded. … [Read more...]
Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare: Keeping it Local Key to Success
The Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare Group have joined the growing number of community-led conservation projects finding that 'keeping it local' is the key to success. Article provided by Ann Neil, Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare Small-scale community-led conservation initiatives are essential for achieving Piroa Brynderwyns Landcare (PBL) group’s … [Read more...]
Piroa – Brynderwyns ‘Ring of Steel’ Expands
Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare Group have significantly intensified and expanded their 'Ring of Steel' trapping network over the last year. Piroa-Brynderwyns Landcare is a collective of a dozen community-led conservation projects that are working together to restore biodiversity in the Brynderwyn Hills range and surrounding area on the southern border … [Read more...]