A Carbon Zero eco-tourism business on the West Coast has seen the forest and birdlife rebound as a result of a major pest control operation in the area.
Franz Josef Wilderness Tours owner Dale Burrows has taken part in various environmental initiatives, including the Zero Invasive Predators (ZIP Predator Free South Westland project.
“What is truly amazing is the impact of the predator-free programme on the forest. It is not just the resurgence of birdsong, but also the revival of the forest itself,” he said.
Story published in Stuff 20 April 2023
