Glenfern Sanctuary is a predator controlled area on Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki gulf of New Zealand, where threatened and endangered species are able to thrive once more
A (very) brief history ...
In 1992 Tony Bouzaid planted the first few trees in his property in Port Fitzroy that was later to become known as Glenfern Sanctuary.
20 years later the area of restoration has been expanded to include the entire 260 hectare peninsula and the Kotuku Peninsula Sanctuary was created.
This area is now protected by a 2km Xcluder Pest Proof Fence and is intensely managed and monitored.
The sanctuary is providing a safe habitat for many endangered native species including the black petrel, brown teal, chevron skink and the recently re-introduced North Island Robin.
Accomodation is available on-site through historic Fitzroy House
Latest news
2012 Robin Translocation
25 More North Island Robins are now enjoying a predator free existence on Kotuku Peninsula.
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April Rodent Density Results
The long journey back to zero density continues with a couple of very positive findings in April
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Tony's Track Under Construction
A memorial track for Tony is being cut through an awe-inspiring Kauri and broadleaf forest
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Bait Interpolation Maps
We've gone forward with our new bait regime to include spatial analysis using ArcGIS
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Biodiversity Update for April
Kills continued, bait control maintaining low rat densities despite recent late summer insurgence
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Rare Cook's Petrel Burrow found!
While searching for Chevron skinks we have discovered another rare species finding refuge here.
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Yes there are Black Petrels here!
You just have to know where to look. Join Jo and Maddi for their annual petrel hunt.
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The Brown Teal saga continues...
Our new pond is well and truly working. The latest residents are certainly proof of that!
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The return of the Chevron!
The great search for the elusive chevron skink is on again. We'll keep you updated as it unfolds.
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