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    Near Alexandra, Central Otago, a 1.6 kilometre predator proof fence surrounds 14 hectares of unique dryland habitat.

    Lying hidden in the schist hill country not far from Alexandra, Mokomoko Dryland Sanctuary is New Zealand’s only true dryland sanctuary.   Read more

    A unique sanctuary
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    The Mokomoko story:   Preparations
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    The early years involved steady preparatory work and some valuable learning. 

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    The Mokomoko story:   Piloting
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    Before embarking on the planned full-size sanctuary, the Trust built the smallest predator-proof sanctuary in New Zealand.

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    The Mokomoko story:   Establishment
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    They'd shown the concept could work, now was the time to bring it all to fruition.

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    Trust members and volunteers gather around a newly planted totara. April 2014. Credit: COET 

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    Email Grant Norbury at: norburyg@landcareresearch.co.nz

     

    Tel: +64-21-1783604

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    Central Otago Ecological Trust
    PO Box 176
    Alexandra
    New Zealand

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