Predator Free Ōpāwaho
OHRN is establishing a trapline of appropriate rat traps along each riverbank of the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River.
Where are traps placed?
OHRN places the traps as appropriate following monitoring of tracking tunnels to confirm the presence of rats. Where practical, traps are screened out of public sight.
Who owns the traps?
OHRN source, own and position the traps in appropriate parts of the riverbank or reserves so that there is consistency in the form and utilisation of the traps. OHRN will then assign the traps to volunteer trappers to check, reset and record results.
Want to help?
If you would like to volunteer to check & maintain traps near your home, or be involved in some other way, click the button below.
Types of traps
Because we are trapping in public spaces, we use T-Rex traps in wooden tunnels with mesh each end to prevent pets and children from being accidentally hurt. We also tether the traps to a warratah so that they can’t be easily removed.
Training
OHRN organises training sessions for everyone involved in the traplines so that health & safety considerations are well-understood, and all trappers understand how to get the most out of their efforts.
Recording success
Trappers will be given training on how to record their trapping success on Trap.nz so that the project is a part of the Predator Free NZ success story.
