Taranaki conservationists use AI to protect native bush from pests
Tuesday 20 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Two Taranaki conservation initiatives are using artificial intelligence to help protect native environments. The 800 Trust uses acoustic sensors and AI to manage pests across 1600 hectares of farmland and forest. While these smart devices can track pests like possums, the high cost remains a barrier for many conservation groups.