A Routeburn Track trap. Photo: Jessi Morgan

A view to a kill

January/February 2025

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All over New Zealand, traps are helping to eradicate introduced predators. Some are in locations so stunning they will make you want to set up your own trapline.

When walking and tramping in Aotearoa, you may come across wooden boxes on the ground or curious contraptions attached to trees. These are signs of hope. They are traps, tangible symbols of action to restore and protect nature. Some are maintained by DOC, but many more are placed by Predator Free 2050 projects, community groups […]
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