[+]  2008 - 2009 Funding Round

Project 1

Department of Conservation (Taupo/Turangi) - Tokaanu Recreation Reserve.
This project  follows the 2005 project  (Tokaanu Thermal Area sinter formations) and 2007 project (Tokaanu Recreation Reserve restoration and protection).
The project will look at the design and costs of conservation options for restoration attempt at the reserve. This proposal aims ultimately to see fluid flows in the geothermal system within 200m of the Tokaanu bathhouse and to restore the thermal features including Taumatapuhipuhi geyser

Pro ject 2

Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park (Orakei Korako) – This project involves the control and removal of Wilding pine at the Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park.