by Evita Zarina | Sep 2, 2025 | PFR Updates
Zero possums caught for the third month running – a huge milestone across all the zones. However, one vigilant landowner spotted a possum on her camera, so we have to remain alert. Rat numbers are down in all areas – but two active hotspots remain in Town:...
by Alex Ough Dealy | Jul 16, 2025 | News, PFR Updates
Kia ora, I’m pleased to share with you Russell Landcare Trust’s 10-year strategic direction for 2025–2035. This strategic roadmap, a collective call to action, will help us all restore the mauri of our peninsula. Everyone who calls Russell home can be part of its...
by Evita Zarina | Jul 3, 2025 | News, PFR Updates
Predator Free Russell Update Our predator control mahi through June was full steam ahead, with an incredible 2,614 trap checks completed across the Russell Peninsula. What did we find? Zero possums caught across all zones – ka pai team! 🎉 We did pick up quite a...
by Evita Zarina | May 8, 2025 | News, PFR Updates
Project Update With autumn in full swing, it’s been an exciting and busy month for us here at Predator Free Russell. Despite some wild weather — torrential downpours, high winds, and of course, a cyclone — our amazing team of trappers pushed through everything Mother...
by Predator Free Russell | Apr 7, 2025 | PFR Updates
Dear Community Members, As autumn settles in, we’ve had no shortage of work, with rat activity increasing due to seasonal changes. Historically, the next few months see the highest pest movement, making this a crucial time for us to intensify our efforts in reducing...
by Predator Free Russell | Mar 13, 2025 | PFR Updates
Project Areas Update As summer winds down and the seasons shift, our dedicated trappers have been hard at work maintaining traplines and installing new devices in the field. With autumn approaching, we expect more movement from rats and possums, making this a crucial...
