Predator-Free by 2050: New Zealand’s high-stakes bid to reclaim its natural heritage
Oct 7, 2025
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New Zealand has an ambitious mission to become predator-free by 2050, aiming to eradicate all invasive species—such as rats, stoats, and possums—that threaten its unique wildlife. This conservation effort seeks to protect and restore the country’s fragile ecosystems, preserving its natural heritage for future generations
GUEST: Brent Beavan, manager of the Predator Free 2050 program at New Zealand's Department of Conservation.