Welcome to the digital home of Predator Free Timaru—a community-led mission to reclaim the dawn chorus for our city and local surrounds.
As a local conservationists, we often speak about “ecological resilience” and “biodiversity corridors,” but what we’re really talking about is the soul of our landscape. For too long, our local taonga—the tūī, kererū, and korimako—have been under silent siege. Introduced predators like rats, stoats, and possums don’t just take our birds; they dismantle the intricate web of our native ecosystems.
If you’ve seen our recent Facebook videos, you’ve witnessed the “invisible” life of our reserves. Our high-tech AI thermal cameras are now capturing the movements of these predators in the dead of night, while our acoustic monitors record the increasing frequency of native birdsong. We aren’t just guessing anymore; we are using data to drive a restoration revolution.
From the heart of the Scenic Reserve to the backyards of Highfield, we are creating an “urban halo” of safety. Whether you’re a seasoned trapper logging kills on Trap.nz or a curious neighbor attending your first workshop at the Eco Centre, you are the frontline of conservation. Join us in turning Timaru into a sanctuary where nature doesn’t just survive—it thrives.
“Predator Free Timaru is a group of passionate locals on a missionto bring back the birds to Timaru by predator control in local backyards and green spaces, and is one of may groups nationwide working towards the Predator Free 2050 vision”