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New sanctuary for Lake Waikaremoana

Oct 13 2015 Updated March 20, 2023

Gisborne Herald

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RARE SPECIES: The site of the new sanctuary in the DoC is supporting a second inland sanctuary in the Maungataniwha Forest was selected partly because rare species such as kiwi, whio and kaka (pictured) are known to be present there. AP picture

A SECOND inland sanctuary in the Maungataniwha Forest is planned by a restoration trust supported by the Department of Conservation.

The new sanctuary bordering Te Hoe River will require a major predator elimination programme for the 400-hectare site, which is near the original sanctuary.

The Forest Lifeforce Restoration (FLR) Trust is establishing the $60,000 sanctuary and has received a $25,000 gr...