March
2005
|
The
Central Otago Ecological Trust was formed |
November
2005
|
The
Trust was officially launched by the then Prime Minister Helen Clarke.
11 Otago skinks were returned to Alexandra for first time since their
local extinction in the 1970s |
December
2005
|
Three
Otago skinks were donated to the Alexandra Museum for live public
display |
October
2006
|
Beginning
of habitat restoration (removing introduced weeds) at site proposed for
skink release into the wild |
| January
2006 |
First
newborn Otago skinks in captivity in Central Otago |
June
2009
|
Construction
of herbivore-proof fence to protect restored habitat for skinks |
July 2009
|
Construction
of predator-proof fence (Mokomoko Dryland Sanctuary) for translocation
of skinks |
September 2009
|
Beginning
of native re-plantings to restore habitat for skinks |
| November 2009 |
Official
opening of Mokomoko Dryland Sanctuary and release of 12 Otago skinks |
| May 2010 |
Trustpower Community
Award (Regional Winner for Heritage and Environment) |
September 2010
|
Otago Conservation Award |
| January 2011 |
First sighting of
two baby Otago skinks born in Mokomoko Dryland Sanctuary (refer Issue
# 9 for more information). Another baby seen in February. |
