SINGAPORE: A significant amount of vegetation that once grew on the hill beside Bukit Batok MRT station has been cleared, about three months after it made headlines for being infested with hundred of rats.

However, the barren land is not the result of an operation to weed out rats, said pest controllers.

"I believe (authorities) are doing their so-called routine maintenance, but this time round they're doing a bit more. Actually, it comes after our exercise. They didn't want to do this earlier so as not to jeopardise the whole rodent removal exercise," said Mr Bernard Chan, general manager at Star Pest Control.

The hill had been declared "rat-free" in early January.

When contacted, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) said it was carrying out clearance to "better maintain the land". HDB said that the "bare" portion of the land is temporary as re-turfing is being carried out.

Star Pest Control said it has not discovered any new signs of rats in the area. It said the rodents could return if people do not dispose of food properly, or feed strays, providing a supply of food for the rats.

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Green Light for Community Pest Control Project

Waikato Regional Council recently announced a $40,000 grant from their Environmental Initiatives Fund for NZ Landcare Trust to help establish a new community catchment group focussed on predator control in a wetland reserve outside a pest-free bird sanctuary at Lake Rotopiko near Ohaupo.

The National Wetland Trust has been working to establish a national wetland education centre in the area and has already built a pest proof fence around a site covering approximately 10 hectares, thanks to substantial grants from the Waikato River Clean-up Trust, Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancement Trust, Waikato Regional Council and others.

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This work will contribute to a boost in wildlife values in a 30 hectare area of one of the best peat lake complexes in New Zealand, said the report to the Environmental Initiatives Fund committee.

NZ Landcare Trust Project Coordinator Nardene Berry said, "we have a great working relationship with the National Wetland Trust, where we have collaborated on a number of projects including WETMAK - the wetland monitoring and assessment kit. We are looking forward to working on the practical delivery of this exciting project."

Karen Denyer CEO National Wetland Trust added, "the project will build on the excellent work being carried out by the Waikato District Council, Waikato Regional Council, the Department of Conservation and the adjacent landowners, who have already built silt traps, fenced drains and planted buffers to maintain the quality of the Rotopiko complex, which by council assessment is one of the best in the region."

"Its a wholly collaborative approach in a significant headwater and leads down to other works in the catchment, providing the opportunity to create a showcase for the region just 15 mins from Hamilton." Karen concluded.

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