“BUTCHERY” OF FORESTS
PRESERVING GREAT HERITAGE ( Per Prest Association. 1 WHANGAREI. Feb 22 Sitting on a log at the edge of the vast Puketi forest, probably the largest remaining stand of kauri, the Minister of Public Works, Hon. R. Semple, spoke of what he termed the "heedless butchery" of the Northlands’ forests and likened it to comic opera mining where rich, natural wealth was despoiled in order to grab the 30 per cent, easiest production. Referring to the Forestry Department’s announcement of its intention to remove mature dry trees each year, Mr. Semple emphasised that (he strictest care would be observed by the department. The forest might be improved without affecting Its scenic value but harvesting must not be allowed to interfere with the great natural heritage. ,
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 45, 23 February 1939, Page 6
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127“BUTCHERY” OF FORESTS Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 45, 23 February 1939, Page 6
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