Lynch...To the Future: Kaorori

Lynch, J.(1995) to the Future: Kaorori- from reservoir to wildlife sanctuary. Forest and Bird

This article outlines how a wildlife sanctuary on the edge of Wellington City was formed starting with an idea and eventually receiving approval.  This deals with the concept of mainland islands which are a secure place for populatins of nature plants and animals, and an easily accessible place for us to experience them.

·         Diplomatic steps that it takes to create a mainland island outlined, especially one that is in the middle of a town like this one.

·         Goes over the strategies of pest eradication, translocation and maintenance of the site as a whole

·         New Zealanders are profoundly unaware of their indigenous flora and fauna but they will not go to the offshore island sanctuaries to find out about it.  This is an educational opportunity in close proximity of the city.

·         Goes over the structure of predator proof fences and the pitfalls of maintenance as well as possible weaknesses.

Tags: mainland island restoration

Edwards, F. (1997). Conservation management—island-style: from off-shore to the mainland. Forest & Bird, 36-41. (1 copy)

-       An easy to read overview of mainland island restoration in NZ.

Watts, C.H., Armstrong, D.P., Innes, J. and Thornburrow, D. 2011 Dramatic increases in weta (Orthoptera) following mammal eradication on Maungatautari – evidence from pitfalls and tracking tunnels. New Zealand Journal of Ecology (2011) 35(3):261-272 (3 copies)

• Monitored weta populations before and after predator eradication in Maungatautari       
• Compared the effectiveness of two different monitoring methods: lethal pitfall traps and footprint tracking tunnels
• Saw an increase in weta post-eradication, as well as an increase in the proportion of adults

 

Saunders; ecological restoration at mainland islands

Saunders, A. & Norton, D. A. (2001). Ecological restoration at mainland islands in New Zealand. Biological Conservation, 99: 109-119. (1 copy)

An exhaustive account of the emergence of mainland islands, how they are doing now, and predictions for the future. Also has a bit about how conservation management could be made more effective.

Mainland islands [fact sheet]

Department of Conservation. (1999). Mainland islands [fact sheet]. (1 copy)

Brief history of human impacts and sanctuaries.