Native forests
Sir,—l returned to New Zealand after several years working in Europe. Last week I took my once favourite route north from Springs Junction to Murchison. Nothing prepared me for the shock of the landscape, now battered beyond recognition. Native forest gone, the land is reverting to gorse and fern. The Rappahannock Pinnacles, once a landmark of distinction, are shaven and poised to erode. What are the trustees of this country thinking of? I am told the intention is now to mill, thus mutilating the landscape appeal of West Bank
Maruia Forests. An utter disgrace and discredit to this country if such a plan of action goes ahead. European countries have greater regard for their landscapes and much stricter controls. Acts of vandalism said to be in the name of progress reflect discredit on us all. Logging should not take place in virgin indigenous forest.—Yours, etc., J. M. HEARD. May 30, 1984.
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