DOC plans $20,000 predator control expansion at Lake RotokareSTUFF. A predator-proof fence around Lake Rotokare protected native birds in the sanctuary. The 'halo' programme will now extend further beyond the boundary of Lake Rotokare Scenic Reserve, near Eltham, the Department of Conservation said. SUPPLIED Native bird numbers are on the way up at Lake Rotokawa scenic reserve. The Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust managed reserve includes a 15ha lake and wetland area containing pukatea and kahikatea swamp forests and rushlands.

Source: Stuff December 21, 2017 03:33 UTC