Help Us Help The Birds

Pureora is a rare gem in the New Zealand environment and has a special place in our conservation history. It was where native forest logging was stopped due to protests by environmentalists in the 1970s. Thanks to them the Pureora Forest Park has some of the most significant remaining North Island podocarp forest remnants.

It is also home to some of the most significant populations of rare birds and invertebrates, including kokako, kaka, whio (Blue Duck), rifleman, kakariki and North Island robin.

Unfortunately, the forest is also home to a range of predators that threaten these birds. Possums, mustelids, rats and cats all thrive unless they are controlled through poisoning and trapping.

Contribute to Our Predator Trapping Program

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At Timber Trail Lodge we want to do everything we can to enhance the environment we have the privilege to operate in. As well as minimising our environmental footprint through initiatives like solar electricity generation, recycling and minimising waste, we also want to provide our guests with opportunities to make a contribution to the environment.

Our predator trapping program will set up and manage a network of traps, radiating out from the lodge that will reduce predator populations, and increase the birdlife. DOC200 traps have been proven to be an excellent trap for this purpose. Our aim is to have at least 100 traps in place by mid-2019. Each trap costs about $70. All contributions made to our Givealittle page will be used for purchasing new traps.

We will take care of setting up the traplines, and resetting and rebaiting as required.

Help Us Help The Birds - Donate Here