Environment Canterbury

2983-22/23 Kakahu Bush Predator Control Project

This procurement relates to the delivery of pest control and abundance monitoring in the Kakahu Bush and Scenic Reserve. The Kakahu operational area is approximately 530ha of bush and adjacent farmland. Previously these services have been provided through monthly and bimonthly trap checks during winter and summer respectively, trapline maintenance, annual possum abundance monitoring, and an annual poisoning programme. Going forward, we wish to continue this strategy ensuring the native biodiversity gains in the area are maintained or improved. This relates to the purchase of pest control and abundance monitoring services to target, feral cats, mustelids, hedgehogs, possum, and rodents within Kakahu Bush to reduce predation on all native fauna but primarily on Long Tailed Bats. All trap hardware is provided and consists of Doc 200s, 250s and Sentinel. There are 221 traps in total.

Department/Business Unit: Field Services