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Ecological area

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An ecological area is a type of New Zealand protected area. They are usually large (1,000 to 5,000 hectares) and usually feature the main ecosystems of a defined ecological district.[1] There are currently 57 recognised ecological areas in New Zealand.[2]

Like sanctuary areas, most ecological areas were set aside by the now defunct New Zealand Forest Service in the 1970s and 1980s in response to activism by the conservationist movement.[1] Historically, ecological areas have mostly been in Southland and the West Coast of the South Island, and the Bay of Plenty Region of the North Island.[1]

Ecological areas are usually accessible to the general public, but dogs are prohibited.[1]

North Island

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Auckland Region

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Waikato Region

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Manawatū-Whanganui Region

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Wellington Region

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South Island

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Tasman District

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West Coast Region

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Otago Region

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Southland Region

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Molloy, Les. "Specially protected areas". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "New Zealand Gazetteer". linz.govt.nz. Land Information New Zealand.