Predator Free - Rakiura : An Economic Appraisal

Abstract

This report estimates the benefits of making Rakiura and surrounding islands predator free. The proposal is to do this in two phases, starting with the Halfmoon Bay area (denoted in this report as HMB) before progressing to the rest of the island (denoted in this report as full). We have tried to include, where possible, the full scope of benefits that may arise from the eradication, whether they could be valued or not. The costs have already been estimated elsewhere.