MANAGEMENT PLAN

The primary aims of the management plan are:

To maintain, enhance and where necessary restore the natural environment and wilderness character of the gorge landscape wi thin the park boundaries.
Facilitate the recreational use of the park in a manner that maintains its environmental values and enhances public appreci ation of these values.
To recognise the cultural and historic significance of the park.

These aims will be achieved by:

Managing the park according to the aims and provisions of the Reserves Act 1977 and in particular Section 19 (1) (a) and (b ) - Scenic Reserves.
Managing the park as a significant conservation site and landscape feature of the Wellington District.
Encouraging natural regeneration and replanting using species indigenous to the area, with particular consideration to enco uraging a greater variety of native birdlife.
Controlling or eliminating noxious weeds and inappropriate adventive species.
Encouraging the improvement of water quality in the Kaiwharawhara and Korimako Streams and the enhancement of freshwater ha bitat.
Facilitating the recreational use and development of the park in a manner that maintains the natural environment of the par k.
Promoting an awareness of the environmental, historic and cultural features of the park through interpreting them in an app ropriate manner.
Ensuring where possible that adjacent areas are managed in a way that protects park values and if appropriate acquiring suc h areas for addition to the park.
Making provision for service and utility infrastructure where this cannot be located elsewhere and ensuring that the impact s on natural, recreational, landscape and cultural values are minimised where practicable.