Kapiti opossum study : surveillance of northern rata in August 1979

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Kapiti opossum study : surveillance of northern rata in August 1979

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The condition of northern rata on Kapiti Island is now declining as a result of opossum browsing. The amount of browse-damage observable on other tree species on the island continues to increase. Control of opossums should be re-introduced to about 1/3 of the island. The main methods that should be considered for Kapiti Island at present are; cage trapping, gin trapping, poison bait stations. Careful monitoring will be needed to assess the danger to birds. (auth)

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Report

Date created

1979-08-22

Creator

Atkinson, I. A. E.

URL

https://doi.org/10.7931/DL1-VR-291

Related subjects

METROSIDEROS ROBUSTA / KAPITI ISLAND / NZMS260R25 / POSSUMS / FEEDING BEHAVIOUR / NORTHERN RATA / PEST CONTROL / NZMS262 08

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