There are hundreds of possum and rat traps set in Dunedin’s urban parks and reserves. We’re looking for volunteers to help regularly check these traps and keep them freshly baited.
Here’s what’s involved:
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Trap lines take between 2 -4 hours to complete
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You will walk your marked line and at each trap dispose of carcasses, clean and rebait the device, and carry out basic maintenance
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Record data at each trap using a mobile app
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You’ll be part of a small team of volunteers who take turns to check the trap line every week
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A reasonable level of fitness is required because some locations are steep and slippery
Trap lines are spread out across Signal Hill, Ross Creek Reserve, the Botanic and Woodhaugh Gardens, the Town Belt, Fraser’s Gully, Chingford Park, and other areas.
City Sanctuary provides comprehensive training, a line induction, and all the tools and bait you need.
February 20, 2025
Volunteer — City Sanctuary
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There are hundreds of possum and rat traps set in Dunedin’s urban parks and reserves. We’re looking for volunteers to help regularly check these traps and keep them freshly baited.
Here’s what’s involved:
Trap lines take between 2 -4 hours to complete
You will walk your marked line and at each trap dispose of carcasses, clean and rebait the device, and carry out basic maintenance
Record data at each trap using a mobile app
You’ll be part of a small team of volunteers who take turns to check the trap line every week
A reasonable level of fitness is required because some locations are steep and slippery
Trap lines are spread out across Signal Hill, Ross Creek Reserve, the Botanic and Woodhaugh Gardens, the Town Belt, Fraser’s Gully, Chingford Park, and other areas.
City Sanctuary provides comprehensive training, a line induction, and all the tools and bait you need.