Nic Gorman
Nic Gorman is a senior technical adviser at the Department of Conservation (DoC) in New Zealand, known for his work on predator trapping and its impact on native species. He advocates for the benefits of trapping as a means to control invasive predator populations, stating that the overall benefits significantly outweigh the risks to native wildlife. Gorman emphasizes the importance of adapting trap designs to mitigate potential harm to threatened species, including the weka, while acknowledging the challenges posed by some native birds that are vulnerable to trapping.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,171 | $210,000 | 95$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 2,171 | $210,000 | 95$ |
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New Zealand:
Nic Gorman said the benefits of predator trapping 'massively outweigh' the risks to native species.
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