Forest and Bird volunteers, the Mauao ranger and other volunteers run a series of bait and trap lines over Mauao.
Eradicating wilding pines, goats, pigs and possums. Monitoring for rats and mustelids.Starting birdsong recording. Aim to improve native bush.
We are working closely with the Mt Eden and Epsom communities to develop a Maungawhau Ecological Halo, a buffer zone around the maunga to protect and enhance the diversity of native bird life.