Protection of birds
Sir, — If “The Press” correctly reported that the Minister of Forests had had the temerity to reprove the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society for its linking of the survival of the kokako with the cessation of milling in the Pureora and associated blocks, then this must be the most incredible example of Ministerial incomprehension or obfuscation to date. The society began as the New Zealand Bird Protection Society; concern for forest came later when it became evident that without retention of large tracts of native forest the survival of the bush birds could not be achieved. The society exists to protect birds, and is bound to do so, opposing the actions of all persons and bodies from private individuals to governments whose behaviour threatens their continued existence. Instead of criticising the society, the Minister would do better to get on with the implementation of his party’s fair words and promises when it was in opposition. — Yours, P. A. G. HOWELL. June 21, 1978.
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