This Conservation Week, we’re showing how we Take Action for Nature through predator control and revegetation efforts that help important species thrive.
One of the wondrous creatures benefitting from the regeneration work at the Wharariki Ecosanctuary and Onetahua Farewell Spit is the Nelson Green Gecko.
This shy but spectacular gecko has been seen a few times recently within the Wharariki Ecosanctuary! This is exciting as sightings of this gecko are rare and, like most lizard species, it is in decline and has an at-risk conservation status.
Taken by Nature Trust Project Coordinator - Marian Milne, at the Wharariki Ecosanctuary.
The Nelson Green Gecko was identified as an important species in the HealthPost Nature Trust’s Bioblitz in 2019, which gathered conservation experts from around Aotearoa to help plan the partnership regeneration project.
As its name suggests, this tiny tree-dweller is confined largely to the Nelson and Golden Bay areas. It is at risk from natural predators like weka, as well as the usual introduced suspects such as rats, stoats and hedgehogs. These beautiful, emerald geckos boast one of the loudest ‘barks’ of any gecko, so keep an ear if you’re visiting the area.
A huge thank you to our customers, team, community volunteers and project partners for making it possible to continue the predator control and revegetation efforts needed to give the precious Nelson Green Gecko a chance to thrive.
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