Auckland Council is carrying out possum control over the coming months as part of its three-yearly programme in areas of high conservation and biodiversity value across Rodney. The work aims to reduce the significant impacts possums have on our native ecosystems.
Tāwharanui Peninsula supports a wide range of diverse ecosystems and biodiversity values. It is recognised for its important forest and freshwater habitats and is home to threatened species including North Island brown kiwi, pāteke, bittern and North Island fernbird.
Possums prey on native invertebrates, bird eggs and chicks. They can also cause serious damage to native forest by overgrazing, which can lead to canopy collapse and the long-term decline of forest habitat.
Auckland Council’s programme will complement and support the valuable work already being undertaken by Takatu LandCare’s community trappers to manage pest animals. Together, these efforts are critical to maintaining the health of local biodiversity and protecting the peninsula’s special natural values.
Rentokil has been contracted by Auckland Council to deliver the pest-control programme and their representatives will be contacting residents throughout Takatu LandCare’s rohe to discuss the work and access requirements.
