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The vision for the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust is ……
To remove forever, introduced mammalian pests and predators from Maungatautari, and restore to the forest a healthy diversity of indigenous plants and animals not seen in our lifetime.
Photo: Phil Brown
- To build and maintain a 47km totally pest-proof fence around the forest on Maungatautari.
- To eliminate ALL warm-blooded (mammalian) animal pests within the fence.
- To re-introduce threatened species that have been lost from Maungatautari, including kiwi, kokako, giant weta, and tuatara.
- To build visitor access gates and tracks and create a wildlife haven where visitors are welcome.
- To encourage visitors to come and enjoy the vibrant wildlife, and to experience a pest-free New Zealand forest.
- To establish an educational facility for school groups, visitors and researchers to learn about our unique flora and fauna.
- To establish a successful, sustainable enterprise that ensures the longevity of the project.
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