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NZ Targets Wild Goats and Deer | Auckland News
New Zealand’s pouring nearly $10 million into a four-year battle against wild goats and deer in national parks, using tourism funds to protect iconic spots like Whanganui, Kahurangi, and Fiordland from ecological damage. The plan boosts surveillance and control efforts to curb population growth, safeguard farmland, and support farmers hit hard by pests costing the agricultural sector hundreds of millions yearly. With hunters potentially playing a bigger role, this proactive strategy aims for long-term biodiversity and reduced reinvasion — a smart move to preserve the nation’s natural heritage…
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