The opportunity for investigation that the restoration and recovery of the Ark's flora and fauna presents has lead to a number of research and observational studies.
The list shown here is incomplete - several research projects are still underway, and will take some years to completion.
See also the bird translocation reports, listed under Progress and Plans
For a background review of Waitakere Ranges geography, flora, and fauna, from the Waitakere City Biodiversity Report 2007, click here
- Management and predator control in a ‘Mainland Island’ ecosystem : Assessment of rodent control efficiency
- Research Report: Population study of the North Island Robin in the Waitakere ranges in New Zealand
- Study of attitudes towards native animals and ecological restoration vs companion animal ownership and control in a Waitakere Ranges community
- Appendix to 2006-08 Annual Report: list of research and observation projects
- Tomtit Territory Distribution
- Forest Complexity in Ark in the Park