Conservation at Island Hills

The farm includes vast un-grazed forest and mountain areas including a 600-hectare QE II Open Space Covenant, the largest of its type in the Canterbury district. To protect the trees and shrubs we must control introduced possums and minimize numbers of wild deer and pigs.

New Zealand’s unique native birds are vulnerable to attack from introduced predators such as stoats and rats which need regular removal. Even pest animals deserve a humane death so we use “instant kill” traps and bait stations. The downside to these pest control technologies is that they need regular checking, resetting and re-baiting, this is where you can help.

• Help protect native birds and plants
• Humane removal of stoats and rats

All traps are approved as humane instant kill systems, with the addition of avian exclusion cages to prevent harm to birds. Click GIVE A TRAP button to visit giveatrap.org.nz and donate a trap.

• Stainless Steel, rugged plastic box. Long life option.
• Help protect native birds and plants
• Humane removal of stoats and rats

All traps are approved as humane instant kill systems, with the addition of avian exclusion cages to prevent harm to birds. Click GIVE A TRAP button to visit giveatrap.org.nz and donate a trap.

• Help protect native birds
• Humane removal of possums and feral cats
• Price include regular checks and baiting, plus general e-mail updates on trapping success.

All traps are approved as humane instant kill systems, with the addition of avian exclusion to prevent harm to birds. Click GIVE A TRAP button to visit giveatrap.org.nz and donate a trap.