Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 41 No. 7. April 10 1978
What You Can Do..
What You Can Do...
Write to the Minister of Forests Mr Venn Young, and tell him your views about the West Taupo forests and their wildlife Mr Young has invited comments from the public up to 31 May, after which ho will make a final decision Public opinion could have a strong effect on this decision.
You don't have to be an expert to comment on the future of these forests, but if you would like more detailed information, you can write to the Native Forests Action Council using the tear-off coupon at right Also, detailed seminar papers on the West Taupo forests and wildlife can be seen at Forest Service offices
If you would like to further support the effort to save these forests, join other conservationists for the big Queens Birthday Weekend gathering in Taupo. June 3-5 The gathering is being organized by ECO. the national federation of conservation organizations Bus trips will visit Pureora Whirinaki, and other forests around the edge of Tongariro National Park. There will be worthwhile walks in the forest and an opportunity to see selection logging: also an exciting and informative programme of talks, discussions and social events A weekend For the whole family'
Fill in the coupon at right to [unclear: claim] further information