"Conservation areas all over the country are delivering economic benefits to local communities and Te Papanui is no different. Over 60% of Dunedin City's water supply is derived from the Lammermoor range. Te Papanui's tussocks collect and channel that water", Mr Carter said.

"My thanks to the Dunedin City Council for having the foresight to recognise this fact and funding the removal of stock from the park to eliminate water pollution."