protected area in 1887. It was formally established as a national park in 1894 and is now a World Heritage Site. Te Urewera National Park, established in 1954, was disestablished in 2014 when Te Urewera was returned to the Tuhoe people. As of 2015, there are 13 national parks covering a combined . Marine reserves The Marine Reserves Act 1971 protects several marine areas around New Zealand known as marine reserves. In these areas there is a complete ban on fishing, and on removing or disturbing marine life. The first marine reserve, Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve, was established in 1975. As of 2015, there are 44 marine reserves covering 9.5 percent of its coastal waters within 12 nautical miles of the coast. Reserves The Department of Conservation administers several types of reserve under the Reserves Act 1977: National reserves are areas that have been designated as having national importance due to their historical or ecological value. Recreation reserves have been established for recreation and sporting activities, to promote physical welfare and enjoyment and protect the natural environment and beauty. Historic reserves have been established to protect and preserve places, objects and natural features that are of historic, archaeological, cultural, educational and other special interest. Scenic reserves are reserves protected because of their scenic interest, beauty or natural features. These are the most common type of protected area in New Zealand. Most are small areas of remnant native forest close to roads. Scenic reserves were previously established under the Scenery Preservation Act 1903 before the Reserves Act was passed. Nature reserves are reserves established to protect indigenous flora or fauna, or rare or scientifically important natural features. Entry to these reserves is limited to those with specific permits. Scientific reserves are reserves established to protect areas for scientific research and education. Entry to part of all of these reserves is limited to those with specific permits. Government purpose reserves are reserves held for a particular government purposes, like wildlife management areas. Local purpose reserves are local reserves held for particular purposes. Local reserves can be created for, "utility, road, street, access way, esplanade, service lane, playcentre, kindergarten, plunket room, or other like purpose", including to protect reservoir catchments. Specific rules apply to esplanade reserves. Wilderness areas are reserves or parts of reserves maintained in a natural state, with a ban on buildings, roads, human infrastructure or introduced animals. Other areas