The recent hatching of two kiwi chicks in Wellington, New Zealand, marks a monumental success in the country’s conservation efforts.
This breakthrough, a first in over a century in this region, is a testament to the dedicated work of conservationists.
Their commitment to bringing back the kiwi, New Zealand’s iconic national symbol, from the brink of extinction is a story of hope and resilience. However, this is just the beginning, and continued support and expansion of such conservation efforts are crucial.
Sign this petition to urge the New Zealand Department of Conservation to strengthen and continue their support for kiwi conservation programs across the country.
The kiwi’s revival following a half-decade effort to control non-native predators like stoats and rats, highlights the effectiveness of community and government-backed conservation initiatives.
The Department of Conservation’s ambitious goal to eliminate most nonnative avian predators by 2050 has already seen successes with other species like the takahē and kākāpō, and now with the kiwi.
These successes must be built upon with continued funding, research, and community involvement.
Capital Kiwi’s approach, uniting local residents, schools, and volunteers in predator control, sets a powerful example of community-led conservation.
It’s essential that such models are supported and replicated throughout New Zealand to protect not just the kiwi, but the entire ecosystem.
Sign the petition to call for sustained and increased efforts in kiwi conservation, ensuring the survival and flourishing of this unique species.
This article by Mathew Davis was first published by One Green Planet on 7 January 2024. Image Credit: Vee Snijders/Shutterstock.
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Uvuvi wa kiwi huko Wellington, New Zealand, ni hatua muhimu katika juhudi za kuhifadhi kiwi. Ugunduzi huu, wa kwanza katika zaidi ya karne moja katika eneo hili, ni ushahidi wa kazi ya kujitolea ya watunzaji wa mazingira. "Kujitolea kwao kuleta kiwi, ishara ya kitaifa ya New Zealand, kutoka kwenye ukingo wa kutoweka ni hadithi ya matumaini na uvumilivu. """ Hata hivyo, huu ni mwanzo tu, na ni muhimu kuendelea kuunga mkono na kupanua jitihada hizo za kuhifadhi. Tia saini ombi hili ili kuhamasisha Idara ya Uhifadhi ya New Zealand kuimarisha na kuendelea na msaada wao kwa mipango ya uhifadhi wa kiwi nchini kote. Uamsho wa kiwi baada ya juhudi za nusu muongo wa kudhibiti wawindaji wasio wa asili kama vile stoats na panya, inasisitiza ufanisi wa jamii na mipango ya uhifadhi inayoungwa mkono na serikali. Kwa mujibu wa mpango wa Wizara ya Uhifadhi wa Dunia wa kuondoa wanyama wengi wa asili wa ndege kufikia mwaka 2050, ndege hao wamekuwa wakichukua hatua muhimu katika kuokoa wanyama wengine kama vile takahiko na kakapo. Mafanikio haya lazima yaendelezwe kwa kuendelea na ufadhili, utafiti, na ushiriki wa jamii. Njia ya Kiwi ya Mji Mkuu, kuunganisha wakazi wa eneo hilo, shule, na wajitoleaji katika kudhibiti wawindaji, huweka mfano wenye nguvu wa uhifadhi unaoongozwa na jamii. Ni muhimu kwamba mifano kama hiyo inasaidiwa na kuiga katika New Zealand nzima ili kulinda si kiwi tu, bali mfumo mzima wa ikolojia. "Kujumuisha wito wa ""kuimarisha juhudi za kuhifadhi kiwi"" na ""kuhakikisha kuokoka na kusitawi kwa spishi hii ya kipekee.""" Makala hii ya Matthew Davis ilichapishwa kwa mara ya kwanza na One Green Planet mnamo Januari 7, 2024. Picha: Vee Snijders na Shutterstock Unaweza kusaidia kuokoa wanyama wa porini kwa kutoa mchango mdogo kama $ 1 kwa dakika moja tu.