We are extremely grateful to the Great Barrier Local Board for funding the majority of the cost to fix the ground erosion along a 1km length of the predator proof fence line. This has allowed us to repair the erosion and stop further incursion of rats and other pests. The repairs included replacing the eroded top soil, seeding with grass seed and then covering with coconut fibre matting pegged to the ground. The work is 60% completed and should be finished before the end of the year.