Wairarapa Key Native Ecosystem Management Areas - Greater ...

Morisons Bush
33. Executive summary
This is an updated report for the
Morisons Bush section of the
Wairarapa KNE operation for
2007/08.
The operational area remains the
same as this is a maintenance
programme which has permanent bait
station and trap sites. These are
serviced as time and resources allow. Morisons Bush Homestead
34. Recommendations
• To reduce and maintain all predator numbers to low levels, allowing native
bird life to increase and disperse native plant seed into riparian and
wasteland areas.
• Predators for control should include feral cat, ferret, stoat, weasel, possum,
hedgehog, Norway rat and ship rat. Control should be continuous as some
of these species can increase in numbers very quickly.
• Pest plants should be monitored and controlled in key areas throughout
this KNE. Where possible, landowners should be encouraged to enhance
natural areas and Greater Wellington supply advice on what species to
plant and protect. This should include remnant native bush, wetlands and
riparian areas.
• Enhancement could also improve by Greater Wellington providing advice
on covenanting more important sites.
35. Objectives
• To enhance existing remnant native bush and bird life and promote growth
and population expansion.
• Where possible encourage landowners to implement self help programmes
for total pest animal and pest plant control. Greater Wellington should
supply equipment and bait.
• To encourage as many landowners as possible to legally protect areas of
native bush or wetland by supplying information and advice.
36. Operational area
This area is approximately 2,700 hectares. The land is used for cropping, with
sheep, beef and dairy the main types of farming. There is also a large orchard
within the operational area. In the last few years there has been a noticeable
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