DoC - Memorandum Of Understanding

WRCC, Inc. has entered into a Memorandum Of Understanding with Department of Conservation.

I have listed below a few of the most important points:

- Ensure that the development of new rock climbing sites, including requiring the use of fixed protection (i.e. rock bolts, piton and anchor chains), have approval from the Area Manager, Wanaka Area Office, prior to any work taking place. A new site was seen as a place where no routes or crags presently exist/have been established. A new route that is between 2 existing routes or within a reasonable/practical distanceon the same rock face was not seen as a new area/site in relation to this requirement.

-The WRCC, Inc and its members should comply with the code of practice developed for bolting and developing climbs as required by the department (refer Wanaka Bolting Standard – Schedule 2), in the carrying out of any work. It is acknowledged that the Wanaka Bolting Standard may be revised during the life of this agreement.

- Ensure that discussions take place with the department prior to club members cutting any vegetation from around new potential sites or significant vegetation clearance on/to existing sites. Maintenance of the existing access track by members to clear back yearly growth using handtools (pruner, hedge cutter) does not required approval.

- The WRCC, Inc will take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of its members and any other volunteers participating in work organised by the group.