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website Consultations Consultation park proposal for Two Thumb Range A
new park is proposed for mid-Canterbury that brings 11 pieces of conservation
land together into one management unit across the Two Thumb Range. Wanganui
Conservation Management Strategy review update Get an update on the Wanganui
Conservation Management Strategy review. Conservation Blue cod tagging
in Po-hatu Marine Reserve DOC is undertaking a blue cod tagging project, and
needs your help to find out the movement patterns and growth rates of blue cod
in the Po-hatu Marine Reserve area. Arawai Kakariki wetland restoration
programme This project aims to enhance the ecological restoration of three
of NZs foremost wetland/freshwater sites: Whangamarino, O Tu Wharekai and
Waituna Lagoon/Awarua. Parks and recreation Bay of Plenty Okere
Falls Scenic Reserve This reserve has significant Maori cultural and spiritual
value. It features the waterfalls of the Kaituna River and is the site of NZs
first hydro-electic power station. Lower Kaituna Wildlife Management Reserve At
Kaituna, near Te Puke, cabbage trees and flaxes are flourishing, pukeko prowl,
numerous ducks, shags and pied stilts forage for food in the waterways. Bay
of Plenty Conservation Awards Nominations are called for the 2008 Conservation
Awards for the Bay of Plenty Conservancy. East Coast/Hawkes Bay Sunrise
Track The track to Sunrise Hut is one of the most popular walks in Eastern
Ruahine Forest Park and is well suited to family and school groups. Ridge
Track A demanding track suitable for fit walkers. The tramp will take you 2
hours and leads between the Nikau Loop and Mangakawa tracks. Kaweka Road
tramping tacks From Kaweka Road you can access Makahu Saddle via Whittle Road.
The saddle is a popular starting point for tramping excursions into the backcountry. Tokenui
to Te Waiti Route This route leads through the middle of the Urutawa Conservation
Area. As it is rough and gorgy in places it is recommended for experienced trampers
only. West Coast Minnehaha Walk Suitable for wheelchairs, this
delightful walk near Fox Glacier township in South Westland follows a stream through
the rainforest. Canterbury Canterbury alerts Read the latest notices
about DOC-managed Canterbury places: Ball Shelter, Cave Stream Scenic Reserve
and parts of Godley Head are closed and Kura Tawhiti (Castle Hill) car park is
being developed. Mountain biking in Craigieburn Forest Park Find out
about mountain bike trails in Craigieburn Forest Park. Twizel River Trail This
trail, near Twizel township, offers wonderful views of the Mackenzie Basin mountains. Ohau
Moraines Wetland Complex This vast area of red tussocklands, wetlands, rolling
moraines and outwash flats is one of the largest wetland areas to be protected
in recent years. Otago Jacks Blowhole Track This is a good walk
to one of the Catlins longstanding attractions, the often spectacular Jacks
Blowhole. Motatapu Track The Motatapu Track is a new demanding alpine
tramp for experienced parties. It follows much of an historic route linking the
Wanaka and Arrowtown areas. Publications Conservation revealed View
a comprehensive collection of detailed and interesting information sheets for
students, teachers, tourism operators and enthusiasts. Topics include: native
plants and animals, pests, biodiversity, marine life, geology, National Parks
and regional sites of interest. Science and technical publications View
the most recent list of DOC science and technical publications. Heritage
appreciation and conservation at Denniston Denniston is a collection of historic
settlement, mining and transport sites on and immediately below the coal plateau,
east of Westport. Orchids of the Chatham Islands A report on the indigenous
orchids of the Chatham Islands. Olearia (small-leaved tree daisy) factsheets Factsheets
to help you recognise the small-leaved tree daisy species and take an interest
in their welfare. Draft report: Seabird interactions with trawl nets, MIT2006/02 Draft
report into the interaction between seabirds and trawl nets. Nugget Point
visitor survey 2007 report Report on opinions on the condition of facilities
at Nugget Point, which are considered to be under growing pressure from increasing
visitor numbers. Rimutaka Forest Park booked huts Five huts in the Orongorongo
Valley, Rimutaka Forest Park, are available for exclusive hire. Bookings are essential. News Flora
Hut to stay Flora Hut in Kahurangi National Park is to be retained because
of strong community support for the hut particularly as an easily-accessed backcountry
hut to take young children to. Chatham Island snipe returned to Pitt One
of NZs least-known rare birds is making a comeback. Twenty Chatham Island
snipe were released on Pitt Island. Kaimanawa horses seeking homes Kaimanawa
wild horses are once again available to the public with DOCs annual muster. Awarua
Wetlands recognised for size and diversity The newly renamed Awarua Wetlands
in Southland has raised the bar for wetland restoration and expansion. Increased
signs of volcanic activity at Mt Ruapehu DOC advises those considering visiting
the summit area of Mt Ruapehu that there may be an increased chance of eruptions
from Crater Lake. Appointment of Guardians of Lakes Dr Chris Shaw and
Dr Sue Bennett have been appointed as Guardians of Lakes Manapouri, Monowai and
Te Anau. Raoul Island diary Read the latest diary entry about what it's
like to live and work on Raoul Island from some of the DOC workers stationed there. Hakatere
Conservation Park expands This park will grow by 17,000 hectares with the addition
of land from the Mt Potts and Redcliffe high country pastoral leases. Important
restoration project for Resolution Island 19th century conservationist Richard
Henry will soon have his dream realised when work starts on the removal of all
stoats from Resolution Island in Fiordland National Park. Pukaha ferrets
captured One of two ferrets caught in the Pukaha Mount Bruce forest over the
long weekend is thought to be responsible for the deaths of four kiwi there. Major
boost for Pukaha visitor centre upgrade A planned upgrade of the Pukaha Mount
Bruce visitor centre has received a major boost with a grant of $300,000 by Trust
House Charitable Trust. Costs could be cut by backcountry hut plan DOC
and the Department of Building and Housing are working on a plan to cut red tape
for backcountry hut building consents. Chatham petrel chicks returned to
Chatham Island Chatham Islanders celebrated the first return of an endangered
bird species. Motuihe rat no match for Jack the rodent dog Jack, a specially
trained rodent detection dog, was the star of the rat catching operation on Motuihe
Island after he sniffed his way to a female Norway rat soon after his arrival. Whitehead
come home to Motuora Whitehead or popokatea, a small endemic bird, were yesterday
returned to Motuora Island in the Hauraki Gulf for the first time in around 120
years. Australia and NZ affirm close relationship on whale conservation NZ
and Australia will continue to work together to lead the global debate on the
conservation of whales. Kakapo chicks relocate to maximise survival Seven
kakapo chicks that hatched on Whenua Hou (Codfish Island) have been transferred
to specialised facilities in Nelson to ensure their survival. Historic Mesopotamia
land protected for the future The tenure review of South Canterburys
historic Mesopotamia station has been finalised under a tenure review agreement.
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