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Story: Conservation – a history

Arbor Day

Arbor Day

Soon after the Department of Conservation was formed, the new minister of conservation, Helen Clark (centre), took part in tree-planting ceremonies.

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Simon Nathan. 'Conservation – a history', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/conservation-a-history/10/1