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Forest and Bird, Volume 20, Issue 4, 1 November 1989, Page 17

"One Of the greatest glories Of the central North Island is its rainforests, in their scenic and botanic splendour; of which Whirinaki is perhaps supreme. In recent years they have become the prize in a hard- fought conservation battle. When we did the book Whirinaki To Save a Forest an important message was that everyone should be let into these forests, which facilities for everyone to get there and enjoy in moderate comfort. One day is certainly not enough. The rght vista will only come from walking through the forest, spending a couple of nights and being given some expert guidance as part of the outdoor experience Mohaka Development Company has; 1 believe, a really worthwhile vision Of what Whirinaki may mean to tourism: To be able to trek through the forest in this way will be an enrichment to the lives Of New Zealanders and overseas visitors. In approaching this concept in a responsible way, with foresight and past experience of tourist development;, Mohaka has my support and encouragement: Professor John Morton, QSO, D.Sc:, Ph.Ds, FRSNZ (Hon)., FLS; former Professor of Zoology at Auckland University. Mobaka Tbuy Corpovation Ltd PO Box 6108, Auckland, New Zealand Phone: 64 (09) 774-546, Fax: 64 (09) 397-578 EADY 1502