What We Do

MIRO (Mainland Island Restoration Operation) is a volunteer group who work in partnership with Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) in the East Harbour Regional Park (EHRP).

Vision

To protect and restore the natural forest and lakes ecosystem of EHRP
To eliminate pests, both plant and animal
To see vulnerable trees, birds, insects and fish flourish again
To reintroduce native species lost to the Park

What needs to be done?

Native flora and fauna will only flourish if introduced pests are removed. Pests include deer, goats, pigs, hedgehogs, feral cats, possums, rats, mice, and mustelids (weasels and stoats). Programmes to control these predators are operating and will be expanded.

Some of the work carried out by our volunteers:

Monitor and empty stoat and possum traps
Fill bait stations
Monitor pests and native species
Grow trees at our MIRO nursery

With the commitment of volunteers we can continue the restoration of this magnificent forest and wetland area.