Mount Richmond Forest Park is a

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in New Zealand, administered by the

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. Established in 1977, the forest park is located between

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and

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and consists of of conservation estate. Around 80% of the area is covered in bush. The most notable peak in the forest park is Mount Richmond, which has an elevation above sea level of . The park covers .

History

The future park was the location of New Zealand's first deadly civilian aviation incident associated with regular passenger air service. On 7 May 1942, a plane flying from Wellington to Nelson hit Mount Richmond, causing both pilots and the three passengers to lose their lives. A subsequent investigation found a burnt out plane and no survivors on the upper slopes of Mount Richmond. The park was established in 1977.

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uses some of the 250 kilometers of tracks and

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in the forest park.

References

{{Protected areas of New Zealand Forest parks of New Zealand Protected areas of the Marlborough Region Southland District 1977 establishments in New Zealand Protected areas established in 1977