Predator control (trapping)
Students will develop an understanding of New Zealand’s unique ecological context. We’ll discuss the need to make Aotearoa predator-free and the crucial role humans play in this vision. We’ll gather data about the biodiversity in an area and the presence of introduced predators in that same area. We’ll be making connections between those two variables. Data will be collected with technology such as iNaturalist, and monitoring with tracking tunnels and chew cards.
Programme overview
Explain how living things are suited to their particular habitat
Identify how species respond to environmental changes, both natural and human-induced
Know about trap types, baits and lures used in vertebrate pest management
Set traps used for vertebrate pest management
Know how to check a trapline, remove caught animals as needed and record catches
Understand how individuals, groups (schools) and communities can work towards restoring our native species
Key learning objectives
Links to the NZ curriculum
Technology
Science
Key competencies
thinking
participating and contributing
relating to others
managing self
using language, symbols, and texts
Details
Available to: Year 1 to 13 students
Duration: Half-day / full day / Multi-day
Delivery: This subject has endless learning! We could teach on the topic for weeks on end! But a half-day is a great start too.
Location: Delivery of this programme can take place in many natural settings. The Karioi Project has access to hundreds of kilometres of traplines to use as a classroom.
Cost: Depends on duration of workshop. Please see our pricing list.
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