PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOODPest trapping and backyard efforts to care for nature are ramping up in North Dunedin this spring, led by the team at Open Valley Urban Ecosanctuary (Open Vue). PHOTO: SUPPLIEDNewly-appointed Open Vue community trapping co-ordinator Emily Peterson will soon be helping Pine Hill community members to install possum traps in their backyards. She would also provide backyard trapping support to new and existing backyard trappers, including trap maintenance services, Ms Cross said. Along with the trapping project, the recent funding supports the continuation of Open Vue’s ‘‘Backyard Ecosanctuaries’’ programme, which supports residents to take wildlife-friendly actions. To join the list for possum trap installations, particularly in Pine Hill, and backyard trapping support, email Emily Peterson at emily@northeastvalley.org

Source: Otago Daily Times October 02, 2021 22:29 UTC