The Possum Problem

 Intro: The possum is a pest to

native trees, native birds and

also other species. They are

small rodents; famous for their

fur. In the past few years they

have become a huge problem

because they destroy our

environment .

 P1:  In 1837, Possums arrived

in Aotearoa by British Settlers.

The british settlers brought them

to Aotearoa Because the Men wanted

the possums fur to sell for money.

But what the british settlers didn’t

know was that  possums were going

to be a huge problem.

 P2: In 1920, possums became a

problem because they were

destroying the environment and

also our insects and animals.

Possums are also destroying

our ecosystem.

TO help solve the problem,

the government has set up

traps, laid poison and allowed

people to hunt them without a

licence. 

Conclusion:By 2050 NZ would be pest free.