About the Authors
- Andrew M. Gormley
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Affiliation Landcare Research, Lincoln, New Zealand
- David M. Forsyth
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* E-mail: dave.forsyth@delwp.vic.gov.au
Current Address: Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
Affiliation Science and Capability Group, Department of Conservation, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Elaine F. Wright
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Affiliation Science and Capability Group, Department of Conservation, Christchurch, New Zealand
- John Lyall
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Affiliation Department of Conservation, Hokitika, New Zealand
- Mike Elliott
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Affiliation Department of Conservation, Hokitika, New Zealand
- Mark Martini
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Affiliation Department of Conservation, Hokitika, New Zealand
- Benno Kappers
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Affiliation Science and Capability Group, Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand
- Mike Perry
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Affiliation Landcare Research, Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Meredith McKay
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Affiliation Science and Capability Group, Department of Conservation, Christchurch, New Zealand
Competing Interests
The authors have following competing interest: AMG and MP were employees of Landcare Research, a commercial company. This does not alter the authors' adherence to PLOS ONE policies on sharing data and materials.
Author Contributions
Conceived and designed the experiments: AMG DMF EFW JL MP M. Mckay. Performed the experiments: EFW JL ME M. Mckay MP M. Martini. Analyzed the data: AMG DMF. Wrote the paper: AMG DMF. Coordinated data management: BK.