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Mainland islands are areas on the North Island and South Island of New Zealand, set aside as reserves for endemic and native species, in a similar way to . Some mainland islands are managed by the Department of Conservation, while others are run by private trusts in collaboration of universities and local communities. The "islands" were established to replicate the success of pest eradication and the return of natural flora and fauna on New Zealand's off-shore island reserves, to protect species which aren't suited to offshore ecoystems.

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  • Mainland islands (en)
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  • Mainland islands are areas on the North Island and South Island of New Zealand, set aside as reserves for endemic and native species, in a similar way to . Some mainland islands are managed by the Department of Conservation, while others are run by private trusts in collaboration of universities and local communities. The "islands" were established to replicate the success of pest eradication and the return of natural flora and fauna on New Zealand's off-shore island reserves, to protect species which aren't suited to offshore ecoystems. (en)
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  • Mainland islands are areas on the North Island and South Island of New Zealand, set aside as reserves for endemic and native species, in a similar way to . Some mainland islands are managed by the Department of Conservation, while others are run by private trusts in collaboration of universities and local communities. The "islands" were established to replicate the success of pest eradication and the return of natural flora and fauna on New Zealand's off-shore island reserves, to protect species which aren't suited to offshore ecoystems. The reserves are a relatively new, unique and controversial conservation strategy, involving "research-by-management". They combine features of zoos, wilderness areas, and real islands. Pest-free fencing and geographical features are used to isolate the ecosystems in the same way the ocean isolates islands. However, intensive management is often needed to prevent the continual invasion from pests and predators in surrounding areas. University of Canterbury research, published in 2001, suggested mainland islands could provide some protection to protected species. The Maungatautari Restoration Project was established in 2004 and was the largest mainland island in 2015. (en)
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