Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 17, 2019 3:39:23 GMT 12
ACCESS TO NORTHLAND KAURI ICON TĀNE MAHUTA COULD BE RESTRICTED TO PAID TOURS
Access to iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta could be restricted to paid tour groups only, in an effort to control kauri dieback.
Tangata whenua Te Roroa was talking with the Department of Conservation about a new programme for Waipoua Forest in Northland, where the approximately 2000-year-old tree is.
Te Roroa now wants to introduce a new visitor programme, Rakau Rangitira, where guided tours would be held on boardwalks above the ground, Tane said.
"The concept is having no more individual access to the tree, it would be guided only."
Tane said there would be a charge for such tours, although the cost was still being decided.....
www.stuff.co.nz/environment/117427381/access-to-northland-kauri-icon-tne-mahuta-could-be-restricted-to-paid-tours
Access to iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta could be restricted to paid tour groups only, in an effort to control kauri dieback.
Tangata whenua Te Roroa was talking with the Department of Conservation about a new programme for Waipoua Forest in Northland, where the approximately 2000-year-old tree is.
Te Roroa now wants to introduce a new visitor programme, Rakau Rangitira, where guided tours would be held on boardwalks above the ground, Tane said.
"The concept is having no more individual access to the tree, it would be guided only."
Tane said there would be a charge for such tours, although the cost was still being decided.....
www.stuff.co.nz/environment/117427381/access-to-northland-kauri-icon-tne-mahuta-could-be-restricted-to-paid-tours