Kauri, a tree for construction It has a strong cultural value for the Melanesian world since it represents the sustainability of the chiefdom. Its wood produces a yellowish resin and is used in the construction of war canoes, in carpentry, structural work and cabinetmaking. This tree can live a very long time: the Great Kauri of the Blue River Provincial Park is more than 1,000 years old. A recreational place The Netcha Site was created following the ban on swimming at the Madeleine Falls. It includes campsites as well as a refuge dedicated to the GR®NC1 long-distance hiking trail. A wooden pontoon allows controlled access for swimming and kayaking. 53 Direction of Sustainable Development of the South Province Territories I Strolling along the waterways 52 Strolling along the waterways Protected areas: the Netcha Site Water, a source of leisure Shortly after the barrier formed by the Madeleine Falls which concentrates the waters, the hydrographic network is divided again, downstream of Netcha. A new marshy area opens widely and receives diffuse flows from the slopes on its two banks. On the edge of the river, nature offers you its silence before theappearanceof batherswho takeadvantage of a good depth of water in this place. A peaceful place in the heart of the forest The Southern Woods protected area (developed in 2009) is established in a beautiful humid forest, at the heart of a small stream. Located at the foot of the Pine Peak and its natural reserve, this area was created to guarantee the protection and conservation of natural heritage, as well as for leisure and environmental awareness. It offers a large picnic and camping area in the forest. Protected areas: the Southern Woods Site
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