How you can help
 The Central Otago Ecological Trust (COET) has embarked on a community initiative to help save a native Otago icon, the Otago skink, from extinction. Otago skinks are now confined to only 8% of their former range and are predicted to be extinct in the wild in 10-20 years. They are now extinct in the Alexandra basin. To help save them, the Trust has built a small predator-proof fence near Alexandra and translocated captive skinks to the site with the intention of re-establishing a wild population. We are also restoring the native vegetation at the site, and boosting our breeding population of skinks we currently hold in captivity in Alexandra. If successful, we plan to extend the fence and introduce other native lizard species. The fenced area is known as the Mokomoko Dryland Sanctuary. The Trust is seeking financial contributions either by way of donation or foundation membership subscription and also would like to create a database of people interested in becoming members or providing assistance to COET in the future by donating time and materials. We have working bees on a regular basis. These involve weeding and replanting of native plant species in areas where we plan to restore lizard communities. Come along and help - it's most rewarding! We appreciate your support!If you would like to assist in any way, or to find out more information about the trust, please print out and complete the Membership/Donation form or contact us at the following address: Central Otago Ecological Trust Tel: +64-3-440
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