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Animal pests publications

Introduction

Get publications about animal pests and pest control.

An evaluation of the costs of pest wasps in New Zealand

This study assessed the economic impact of German wasps and common wasps across industries, society and the natural environment in New Zealand. Published 2015.

Bay of Plenty vertebrate skull and sign reference collection

This document lists the current holdings of the Bay of Plenty Conservancy vertebrate skull and sign reference collection held at Rotorua. These are relevant to the research and management of pest and threatened species in the Bay of Plenty Conservancy. Published 2009.

Consequences of deer control for Kaweka mountain beech forest dynamics

Mountain beech seedlings were tagged in 99 plots in Kaweka Forest Park (monitored between 1997 and 2004) to model seedling growth, recruitment and survival under three deer control treatments. Published 2006.

Foliar Browse Index field manual

The Foliar Browse Index method uses ground-based assessment of permanently marked plant indicator species to determine the impact of possums on forest trees/mistletoes and their response to possum control. Published 2014.

Himalayan Thar (tahr) Control Plan 1993

This is a Wild Animal Control Plan for the management of Himalayan thar (also known as tahr). Published 1993.

Impact of dama wallaby and red deer in Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve

A report of the impacts of dama wallaby and red deer on the forest understorey in Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve. Published 2017.

Kaimanawa Wild Horses Plan

DOC is responsible for the management of the Kaimanawa wild horses. This document discusses management options and recommendations. Published 2006.

Kaimanawa Wild Horses Working Plan 2012 – 2017

Review the Kaimanawa Wild Horses Working Plan 2012 – 2017. Published 2012.

Monitoring the effects of animal pests on Chatham Islands vegetation

This 10 year plan identifies monitoring to help understand the effects of animal pests on the vegetation of the Chatham Islands. Published 2004.

Pieris brassicae (great white butterfly) eradication annual report

View the 2015/2016 report of DOC’s programme to eradicate Pieris brassicae L. (Lepidoptera: Pieridae), great white butterfly, from Nelson. Published 2016.

Ship rat, stoat and possum control on mainland New Zealand

An overview of mainland control efforts of ship rats, stoats and possums – the most significant predators in the mainland forests of New Zealand.

The effect of possum control on the condition of northern rata in Tararua Forest Park

Learn how possum control is affecting the condition of northern rata trees in the Tararua Forest Park. Published 2001.

Wild Animal Control for Emissions Management research synthesis

An investigation into the potential for wild animal control to contribute to nationally increased carbon stocks. Published 2014.