Have mixed views on 1080,sure is best way to maybe erradicate pests in hard to reach areas.The old days of trapping and shooting for skins are gone,along with government culling(pest destruction dept).Have relatives who have farmed around the Egmont National park boundary,they'd often shoot and trap on their property,but also had baits landing on their land,they were told when the drops were happening so shifted stock etc,no problems.
Have noticed the birdlife return to the park since 1080 dropped when staying at lower level huts on Mt Egmont,and vegetation return,so yes the drop worked,but is it the best way I'm undecided.
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