Ground baiting in Mapara Management Reserve

When

About 4-5 times a year between August 2024 and May 2025 – this is likely to be two days of bait checking and filling bait stations approximately every 8 weeks but work times can be adapted to suit volunteer availability.

Description

Mapara Wildlife Reserve is 25 kilometres south of Te Kuiti in the Maniapoto/King Country district and home to an historic population of kōkako. DOC carries out ground baiting in the reserve every three years – primarily to control rats that put this kōkako population at risk. We are looking for volunteers to help with this valuable work.

What to expect

Volunteers will be carrying bait over steep terrain to fill, top-up or de-bait bait stations in the reserve, so a good level of fitness is required. A basic knowledge of the bush and bush navigation would be an advantage, although training will be given.

What to bring

Food for two days, outdoor bush walking equipment – boots, waterproofs etc – plus a sleeping bag, and overnight gear

What will be provided for you

Basic accommodation for one or two nights and transport to the site, subject to availability

How to apply

The response to this call for volunteers has been so amazing that we cannot take any other applications at this time.

We would still love to have you on board as a volunteer. See similar programmes in Waipapa and Pikiariki blocks of Pureora Forest.

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