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![Where you can take your dog and access rules](/thumbs/large/globalassets/images/nature/pests-and-threats/dogs/dog-access-hero.jpg)
Where you can take your dog and access rules
Different areas have different rules on if you can take your dog there or not. Some areas allow dogs, others require a permit, and some do not allow dogs at all.
![What to do if you find a seal](/thumbs/large/contentassets/b39e0b5ebba44ed9a8c1a956edac4202/nz-fur-seal-single-hero.jpg)
What to do if you find a seal
If you find a New Zealand fur seal it's usually best to leave it alone, however, there are exceptions.
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Volunteer for conservation
Get involved in activities around the country, and find out about volunteering for conservation.
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Open consultations
Have your say on issues we are currently seeking comment on.
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![Large Lake Kaniere matai to be felled](/thumbs/large/contentassets/43d363996054400180720953a8805657/lake-kaniere-1920.jpg)
Large Lake Kaniere matai to be felled
A large matai tree standing over the Hans Bay picnic area at Lake Kaniere will be felled after an assessment revealed it as hazardous.
![Ohinetonga Northern loop restored](/thumbs/large/contentassets/7140374eab1940b1a278e17db8b969e3/ruapehu-district-council-mayor1200.jpg)
Ohinetonga Northern loop restored
Visitors can now safely complete the full loop of the Ohinetonga Track in Owhango after DOC rangers have worked to reinstate the slip-impacted northern end.
![East Coast tracks fared well in recent weather](/thumbs/large/contentassets/2820514671b747e8b7590eb563c2045b/grays-bush-1920.jpg)
East Coast tracks fared well in recent weather
DOC staff on the North Island’s East Coast say they are pleasantly surprised by how well tracks have fared after recent weather events in the area.
![Rats caught in act, preying on ‘protein pearls’](/thumbs/large/contentassets/fcd6b79d192040c19c9782fb0ea0f401/shortjaw-kokopu-nest-1920.jpg)
Rats caught in act, preying on ‘protein pearls’
Rats not only have a taste for bird eggs – it turns out they’re fond of fish eggs too.
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