Natural areas of Hokianga Ecological District Reconnaissance Survey Report for the Protected Natural Areas Programme DOC Publication
- Author
- Conning, L.; Holland, W.; Miller, N.
- Year
- 2004
- Journal / Source
- Protected Natural Areas Programme Series
- Publisher / Organisation
- Department of Conservation
- Pages
- 309
- Keywords
- Chatham Island oystercatcher, Haematopus chathamensis, torea, management techniques
- Summary
- The Chatham Island oystercatcher (Haematopus chathamensis; torea) is an endangered species ranked by the New Zealand Department of Conservation as 'Nationally Critical', making it a very high priority for conservation management. The goal of the species' recovery plan is to improve productivity and adult survivorship, and to increase the total population to > 250 individuals, thus reducing its chance of extinction and its threat ranking. This report outlines the management techniques used in 1998