| Ruahine Forest Park | |
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.JPG) Ruahine Ranges | |
.png)  Ruahine Forest Park | |
| Location | New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 40°00′41″S 176°02′30″E / 40.0113391°S 176.0415492°E / -40.0113391; 176.0415492 |
| Area | 95,268 hectares (235,410 acres) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
Ruahine Forest Park is a protected area in New Zealand's North Island, predominantly in Rangitikei District in Manawatū-Whanganui.
The park is managed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation.
Geography
The park covers 95,268 hectares (235,410 acres) in and around the Ruahine Ranges.
History
The park was established in 1976.
References
- ^ "DOC Profile". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
- ^ Nathan, Simon. "National and conservation parks". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
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| - consists of former Taihape Ward and partially northern part of former Hunterville Ward since 2019; - consisted of former Marton Ward, most of southern part of Hunterville Ward and partially northern part of Turakina Ward since 2019; - consisted of Bulls Ward and most of southern part of Turakina Ward since 2019 | |||||||
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