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The Growing Conservation Movement in the Wakatipu. In the past few years, there has been a growing group of dedicated conservationists doing their best to help conserve the wonderful landscape that we are fortunate enough to call home. Four local Trusts are being highlighted at this year’s Real Journeys Birds of a Feather Charity Ball. This is the third year the Ball has been run with Real Journeys footing the entire bill for the event with 100% of proceeds from ticket sales and auctions on the night going to a project that the Department of Conservation is affiliated with. Last year’s efforts saw $64k being raised for the Dusky Sound/Tamatea Restoration Project. This year we wanted to focus on the amazing work that is being done locally, primarily by the Routeburn Dart Wildlife Trust, The Wakatipu Wildlife Trust, The Wakatipu Reforestation Trust, and the Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group. The RDWT and the WWT each focus on predator control in different ways. The RDWT was formed in 2013 and work at the head of the lake undertaking pest control in the Routeburn and Dart valleys. Their vision is to create an inland sanctuary for the birds of the Routeburn and Dart Valleys and to protect them on the Dart and Rees braided river systems. Some of the species benefitting from their trapping work include the mōhua/yellowhead, whio/blue duck, kākā, and wrybill/ ngutuparore. The WWT is comprised of 10 local community groups working towards the Government’s vision of a Predator Free New Zealand by 2050, touted as New Zealand’s Apollo mission. These groups are aiming to suppress the numbers of rats, stoats and possums in their respective patches which currently include Glenorchy, Bob’s Cove, Closeburn Station, Fernhill, Arrowtown, Kelvin Heights, Jacks Point and Wye Creek, with Kingston and Arthurs Point coming on board shortly. This Trust formed in June 2017 and has a vision to create and maintain a predator-free environment to enable our birds and other native wildlife to flourish. The WWT are keen for residents and visitors alike to help with their efforts to bring the birds back.
A tight final eventuated in the Wakatipu Premiers taking the win over arch rivals Arrowtown at the Queenstown recreation ground on Saturday (Photo: Jodi Walters)
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The WRT was formed in 2013 by passionate botanists, Neill and Barb Simpson whose hard work over the past 15 years on Pigeon and Pig Islands has seen the once bare and weedy islands become a haven for native birds thanks to hundreds of volunteer hours. Inspired by this success, the Wakatipu Reforestation Trust was created in 2013. The WRT’s vision is to protect and restore the native biodiversity of the Wakatipu Basin through revegetation projects, collaboration, education and advocacy. With weekly potting days and regular planting days throughout the year, volunteers are always welcome.
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The WCG was created in 2009 as a response to the wilding conifers that are threatening the iconic landscapes around us. They are focused on protecting biodiversity and the remarkable landscape of the Wakatipu for the benefit of residents, users, tourists and particularly, future generations. Volunteers are encouraged to Adopt-A-Plot on Ben Lomond that they are then responsible for keeping clear of wilding trees. DOC has a close working relationship with each of these Trusts that help us undertake the work necessary to protect our environment. We are delighted that Real Journeys have chosen to highlight and reward their work at this year’s sold-out Ball. We hope that our local residents and visitors will be inspired to join the green movement in the Wakatipu and volunteer with one of these very worthy Trusts and to do their bit for conservation.
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