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Ark In The Park (conservation Project)
Ark in the Park is an open sanctuary and conservation project in the Waitākere Ranges near Auckland. It is a partnership between Forest & Bird and Auckland Council that is supported by Te Kawerau ā Maki that aims to remove non-native pest mammals and predators and re-introduce species that were made extinct in the area. History The project was started in 2002 by a small group of volunteers, who set traps for pest species within the Ark in the Park sanctuary area. A pilot programme covering 200 hectares was launched in 2003 which saw bait lines spaced 100m apart through the forest, with bait stations every 50m. By 2019, the project covered 2,270 hectares. Species reintroduction A number of native bird species have been reintroduced to the park, beginning with whitehead () and North Island robin (). In 2007, hihi (stitchbird The stitchbird or hihi (''Notiomystis cincta'') is a honeyeater-like bird endemic to the North Island and adjacent offshore islands of New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kererū At Ark In The Park
The kererū (''Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae'') or New Zealand pigeon is a species of pigeon native to New Zealand. Johann Friedrich Gmelin described the bird in 1789 as a large, conspicuous pigeon up to in length and in weight, with a white breast and iridescent green–blue plumage. Two subspecies have been recognised; the second—the Norfolk pigeon of Norfolk Island—became extinct in the early 20th century. Kererū pairs are monogamous, breeding over successive seasons and remaining together when not breeding. They construct nests with twigs in trees, with a single egg clutch. Found in a variety of habitats across the country, the kererū feeds mainly on fruits, as well as leaves, buds and flowers. Although widespread in both forest and urban habitats, its numbers have declined significantly since European colonisation and the arrival of invasive mammals such as rats, Stoats in New Zealand, stoats and Common brushtail possum in New Zealand, possums. However, the results of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
