Possum monitoring plots in Waione Block, Tongariro Forest
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The Waione Block of Tongariro Forest contains an important kiwi population and has significant vegetation values. A system is required for routinely monitoring the effects of possum browse, the general health of the forest and re-generation of canopy species in this block. A circuit with five plots has been established, starting and finishing on Pukehinau Road.
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