Trees felled for illegal campfire in freedom camping area
Native kānuka trees were cut down and burned in a fire at an unauthorised camping site, raising fresh concerns about the environmental impact of freedom camping.
Trees including kānuka were felled and used to light a fire in an area used for illegal camping. The incident has prompted campaigners to highlight the environmental risks associated with freedom camping and the damage it can cause to native vegetation.
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