X-Nico

unusual facts about New Zealand Department of Conservation



Owhango

In the heart of the regenerating forest is one of only a handful of national kiwi sanctuaries where the Department of Conservation controls alien predators to protect a population of the North Island Brown Kiwi.

Regional park

In New Zealand regional parks are administered by regional councils rather than the Department of Conservation or territorial authorities.

Whanganui Journey

The route is managed by New Zealand's Department of Conservation under its Great Walks programme and much of the route travels through land which is part of the Whanganui National Park.


see also

Blue Duck

In 2011 the New Zealand Department of Conservation and Genesis Energy started the Whio Forever Project, a five-year management programme for Whio.