Why the Waitaha?
FMC has submitted against the proposed hydroelectric development on the Waitaha river. Read the submission here: Waitaha Submission
Proposed Private Road Not Ok
FMC has submitted against a proposed new private road through Coromandel State Forest Park. The road, which is to access a pine plantation, and enable its more economical recovery, is inconsistent with the purposes for [...]
Lake Alta
FMC has recently submitted regarding a proposed concession to be granted to NZSki to install a watertake from Lake Alta. This will require the presence of a digger in this area during parts of the [...]
Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
FMC recently submitted on a draft management plan for Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park. This park is now governed by DOC and Ngāti Whare following a Treaty Settlement. FMC emphasised the need to recognise the unique values [...]
Paparoa National Park Management Plan
After a hiatus, there is now a deluge of management plan reviews underway public conservation land, which will in the next couple of years include the majority of the South Island's National Parks. FMC Vice-President [...]
Glenfalloch Tenure Review
Glenfalloch station sits between the Rakaia and Ashburton catchments, up above Lake Heron. It may prove in the future to be an integral part of an extended Hakatere Conservation Park, and is an important part [...]