Northland Conservation Park
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Northland Conservation Park is a group of protected areas in the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island.[1]
The park includes
New Zealand Department of Conservation, including Warawara, Herekino, Maungataniwha, Raetea, Omahuta, Waima, Mataraua, Puketi, Waikino, Russell, Hukerenui, Kaiikanui, Kaihu, Houto, Pukenui and Tangihua Forests.[2]
The park covers 80,180 hectares (198,100 acres).[3]
Maungataniwha Forest and Raetea Forest are open for hunting.[4]
History
The Waipoua Forest Sanctuary was formally established in 1953 following a long public campaign.[5]
The Northland Conservation Park was established in 1984,[3] and came under the management of the Department of Conservation when it was established in 1987.[5]
Since 1988, the Department has been investigating the establishment of a national park based around Waipoua Forest. Since 2008, the Department has been consulting with Te Roroa on establishing a national park within its tribal area.[5]
References
- ^ "National Conservation Land". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
- ^ "Northland Conservation Management Strategy" (PDF). doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
- ^ Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
- ^ "Raetea and Mangamuka hunting". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
- ^ a b c "Kauri National Park Proposal" (PDF). doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.