Victoria Forest Park
| Victoria Forest Park | |
|---|---|
  Victoria Forest Park | |
| Location | South Island, New Zealand |
| Nearest city | Greymouth / Westport |
| Coordinates | 42°11′26″S 171°52′42″E / 42.190691°S 171.878210°ECoordinates: 42°11′26″S 171°52′42″E / 42.190691°S 171.878210°E |
| Area | 206,000 hectares (510,000 acres) |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
Victoria Forest Park, is situated on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. At 206,000 hectares it is New Zealand's largest Forest Park. The park is administered by the Department of Conservation (DOC).[1]
In April 2014 the park gained public attention with the Government allowing new oil and gas exploration permits in the park.[2]
See also
- Forest Parks of New Zealand
- Protected areas of New Zealand
- Conservation in New Zealand
- Tramping in New Zealand
References
- ↑ "Victoria Forest Park". Department of Conservation. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- ↑ "PM defends new oil and gas exploration permits". nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 12 April 2014.