Ruahine Forest Park
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Protected area in New Zealand
Ruahine Forest Park | |
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New Zealand relief map New Zealand relief map Ruahine Forest Park | |
Location | New Zealand |
Coordinates | 40°00′41′′S 176°02′30′′E / 40.0113391°S 176.0415492°E / -40.0113391; 176.0415492 |
Area | 95,268 hectares (235,410 acres) |
Established | 1976 |
Governing body | Department of Conservation |
Ruahine Forest Park is a protected area in New Zealand's North Island, predominantly in Rangitikei District in Manawatū-Whanganui.[1]
The park is managed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation.[1]
Geography
[edit ]The park covers 95,268 hectares (235,410 acres) in and around the Ruahine Ranges.[2] [1]
History
[edit ]The park was established in 1976.[2]
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c "DOC Profile". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
- ^ a b Nathan, Simon. "National and conservation parks". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand . Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
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