Fencing for Kokako
MAKINO FOREST in north eastern Taranaki is home to the southernmost population of the threatened North Island kokako. However stock wandering into the forest have progressively destroyed the birds’ habitat. In order to assist the kokako’s survival, Taranaki branch member Philip Smith has recently started an "environment action" account which has funded the fencing of the forest's ridgeline boundary. The funds were raised through a recycling venture (mainly cans and scrap metal), and by shooting goats in the forest and selling the meat. Fence posts were obtained by taking thinnings from a plantation (with permission!). A farmer donated more than $600 worth of fencing materials. As part of enhancing the kokako's habitat, the forest has also been poisoned with 1080 against possums.
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Forest and Bird, Volume 21, Issue 4, 1 November 1990, Page 7
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125Fencing for Kokako Forest and Bird, Volume 21, Issue 4, 1 November 1990, Page 7
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