{"id":371,"date":"2026-05-06T07:22:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T07:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/?page_id=371"},"modified":"2026-06-23T06:56:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:56:06","slug":"backyard-biodiversity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/predatorfreericcarton.org.nz\/index.php\/backyard-biodiversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard Biodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trapping is only one piece of the puzzle. There is many more things that we can do to enhance our backyards.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a Backyard for Birds<\/h3>

Ways that you can make your backyard more attractive for our native birds.<\/strong> <\/strong>
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Tips for Making a Backyard for the Birds<\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What Plants to Plant?<\/h3>

Simple swaps can make our backyards more attractive for native species. Diverse gardens are a great food source for native birds and insects. Minimise the use of sprays, which will kill native invertebrates, and the food source for many native birds and lizards.<\/strong>
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Trees for Canterbury<\/path><\/svg><\/a>Alternative Plants<\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Be a Responsible Pet Owner<\/h3>

Be a responsible cat owner: microchip and neuter your cat and know where your cat is.<\/strong>
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Advice from Zealandia<\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Rat Proof your Compost Bin<\/h3>

Keep your food scraps rat & mice free
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Tips from Predator Free NZ<\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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