Westland park
Sir,—D. J. Round, P. S. Grant and E. Bennett (October 15 and 16) have simple answers to the complex problem of South Westland’s survival. Because of its geographical topography and isolation, and its difficult soils and climate, there are no easy, cheap answers. Tourism cannot take up the slack, because it is so dependent on climatic and economic conditions. Exotics do not come on stream until it
is too late to save - southern timber mills. Some of the cutover forest is being developed for farming, but only at great cost. Farming will not be profitable unless we have a balanced economy. Farming, forestry and tourism are interdependent in South Westland. If conservationists destroy one, they destroy them all. The land and forests are South Westland’s heritage. The pioneers have done a good job, and the present generation is well able to carry on without the help of “do gooders.” No amount of sophistry and idealism will give men and women jobs, or put food into the mouths of children.—Yours, etc., K. F. ROBERTSON, Whataroa. October 27, 1981,
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