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First Find-A-Pest prototype released

An app that’s designed to help every-day kiwis protect our native flora and fauna has had its first prototype released.

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Predator eradication: range of options essential

Effective predator control needs new technologies and tools, so science investment is essential, Says Dr James Buwalda.

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Is “Predator free” missing a predator?

While the rest of the country is on a mission to eradicate fluffy, four-legged predators, Julia Schmack is looking at carnivores of a different scale.

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A step closer to predator free

The most ambitious multi-species eradication ever attempted is a step closer to reality, thanks to underpinning research assisted by a BioHeritage project leader.

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Why New Zealand needs alternatives to 1080

1080 is safe to use, but we need a range of alternatives, says BioHeritage Director Dr Andrea Byrom.

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Environment Southland backs app to fight pests

Environment Southland is involved with developing a mobile app that will help New Zealanders protect the environment from pests.

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Helping Kiwi flourish

Kiwi cannot flourish in Aotearoa New Zealand unless pest threats are eliminated.

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Hands-on – and hands-in – science

Dissecting rats, extracting honey and mixing potions were some of the activities explored students thanks to a mobile science laboratory.

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Killing for Conservation debate

In August 2018, BioHeritage co-sponsored this panel debate focused on killing for conservation.

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Protecting biodiversity earns award

BioHeritage’s James Russell has received a Society for Conservation Biology​ Oceania section distinguished service award.

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