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Lake Sumner Forest Park

Lake Sumner Forest Park

Many conservation parks are forest parks, located in the mountains. Lake Sumner Forest Park is in North Canterbury’s lower-altitude ranges. Compared with national parks, conservation parks often have rugged tracks and basic facilities.

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10054132
Photograph by J. L. Kendrick

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Les Molloy. 'Protected areas', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
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