Into the Future - Dec 2024
Picton Dawn Chorus is launching a fundraising initiative we call Trapping for Restoration and Protection (T.R.A.P)
We are seeking donations from individuals and businesses to purchase 500 AT220 self-setting auto traps, at $550.00 each.
Made by NZ Auto Traps, these devices deliver the latest innovative pest control technology. They are cheap to operate, only need to be checked every 6 months, and are much more effective than the existing traps we use.
The Waitohi Picton area is home to diverse native flora and fauna under constant threat from invasive predators such as rats, stoats, and possums. Our current trapping methods have made significant progress in reducing these threats for over 9 years, reducing pest numbers by over 23,000.
However, the existing traps are labour-intensive to keep baited and constantly maintained over the 4,800-hectare area we cover.
The time has come to adopt more innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. The AT220 traps are the ideal solution to sustain and strengthen our efforts.
The use of these traps will:
Your donation can be made directly to the PDC bank account - please use your name and TRAP as a reference.
Account name - Picton Dawn Chorus Inc
Account Number - 03 1710 0051798 00
Donations will qualify for the 33% tax rebate. A tax invoice/receipt or donation receipt will be available on receipt of your payment.
Our Gratitude
We are sure that this initiative will be a ‘game-changer’ for our conservation efforts around Waitohi Picton. Please support
our T.R.A.P project. We are grateful and thank you for your support.
If you are looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference to our local natural environment then please get in touch.
Anna Polson - 03 928 4957 ext 3 for details on how to donate or email here.
Mark Altoft - 021 111 7191 OR Neil Black - 027 686 8757 for technical information
We are seeking donations from individuals and businesses to purchase 500 AT220 self-setting auto traps, at $550.00 each.
Made by NZ Auto Traps, these devices deliver the latest innovative pest control technology. They are cheap to operate, only need to be checked every 6 months, and are much more effective than the existing traps we use.
The Waitohi Picton area is home to diverse native flora and fauna under constant threat from invasive predators such as rats, stoats, and possums. Our current trapping methods have made significant progress in reducing these threats for over 9 years, reducing pest numbers by over 23,000.
However, the existing traps are labour-intensive to keep baited and constantly maintained over the 4,800-hectare area we cover.
The time has come to adopt more innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. The AT220 traps are the ideal solution to sustain and strengthen our efforts.
The use of these traps will:
- Reduce pest populations more effectively - the strike rates of these traps far exceed that of any other traps we use.
- Mean that fewer resources and volunteer hours will be needed for the more difficult and remote traplines. Our busy volunteers will be able to focus on the more accessible traplines closer to home.
- Improve the health of the local native forest, enhancing the beauty of our area and making it an even better place to live.
Your donation can be made directly to the PDC bank account - please use your name and TRAP as a reference.
Account name - Picton Dawn Chorus Inc
Account Number - 03 1710 0051798 00
Donations will qualify for the 33% tax rebate. A tax invoice/receipt or donation receipt will be available on receipt of your payment.
Our Gratitude
We are sure that this initiative will be a ‘game-changer’ for our conservation efforts around Waitohi Picton. Please support
our T.R.A.P project. We are grateful and thank you for your support.
If you are looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference to our local natural environment then please get in touch.
Anna Polson - 03 928 4957 ext 3 for details on how to donate or email here.
Mark Altoft - 021 111 7191 OR Neil Black - 027 686 8757 for technical information
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