Snail numbers rise

Kahurangi National Park was suffering declining populations of native snails.  In 1997 a major aerial 1080 targeting was undertaken. Pre-1080, there were 54 snails found on a 500sq m grid. One year after 1080 was applied, 147 snails were found on the same plot.

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Powelliphanta snail (Source: Nga Manu)