PROPOSED RESERVES NEED YOUR HELP NOW

Forest and Bird, Volume 18, Issue 1, 1 February 1987, Page 11

PROPOSED RESERVES NEED YOUR HELP NOW

All these proposed reserves have been surveyed and comprehensively documented in scientific reports. However, they are not just ‘‘scientific’ proposals. Each area also has immense scenic and recreational value. Already many of the areas, including the well developed historical areas, are well used by visitors and local people. The region's timber industry now has a guaranteed future in logging native forests outside the proposed reserves until exotics come on stream in the early 1990s and in expansion into a small scale beech scheme (from outside the proposed reserves). There is no need therefore for any of the 20 proposed reserves to be logged to safeguard mills or jobs. The Coast economy is expanding in tourism and recreation development spurred on by the new Paparoa National Park, World Heritage status for Westland National Park and the superb network of walkways and recreation areas throughout the province. Protection of all 20 proposed reserves will add to the region's natural scenic and recreation attractions and is supported by the majority of New Zealanders who view our surviving natural areas as a heritage to be cherished. DEMONSTRATE YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE RESERVES. ACCEPT THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF FOREST'S INVITATION AND WRITE TO HIM URGENTLY (N.Z. FOREST SERVICE, PRIVATE BAG, WELLINGTON) BEFORE 28 FEBRUARY SAYING WHY YOU WANT ALL THESE 20 AREAS PERMANENTLY PROTECTED. Please also send copies of your letters to us at P.O. Box 631, Wellington.