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Geometric morphometrics and molecular systematics of Xanthocnemis sobrina (McLachlan, 1873) (Odonata: Coenagrionidae) and comparison to its congeners
(Magnolia Press, 2016-02-09)
The taxonomy of the damselfly genus Xanthocnemis is revised, with particular focus on populations inhabiting the North Island of New Zealand. Earlier studies revealed two species: X. sobrina, restricted to cool, shaded ...
The effect of higher energy costs on New Zealand beef producers' exports to United States
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
In this thesis the energy intensity of marginal New Zealand and United States beef production is estimated and the effect of any difference on New Zealand beef producers' exports to the United States is analysed.
After ...
Dairy replacement rearing: a comparison of an integrated management system using fodder beet and traditional rearing systems
(Lincoln University, 2016-11-10)
Heifer rearing systems in New Zealand were compared in a theoretical study on weight and financial costs. The systems compared were restricted fodder beet, ad libitum fodder beet, contract grazing and on-platform pasture ...
Evaluation of voluntary agro-environmental schemes adopted by dairy industry in Canterbury, New Zealand
(2014)
Globally, there is an ample number of voluntary agro-environmental schemes, however little research has evaluated design of these particular schemes. In New Zealand, voluntary approaches in dairy farming industry are ...
Global Research Alliance N₂O chamber methodology guidelines: Introduction, with health and safety considerations
(Wiley on behalf of American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America, 2020-09)
Non-steady-state (NSS) chamber techniques have been used for decades to measure nitrous oxide (N₂O) fluxes from agricultural soils. These techniques are widely used because they are relatively inexpensive, easy to adopt, ...
Mobility in New Zealand - background knowledge for decision-makers
(Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies, 2007)
The aim of this paper is to open the debate on the future mobility of New
Zealanders based on oil depletion and Green House Gas discussions, the environmental and
social impacts of private motor vehicles, the latest ...
The public mountain land resource for recreation in New Zealand
(Lincoln College. Centre for Resource Management., 1980)
The first volume of these studies concentrated on the needs, behaviour and wants of New Zealand mountain recreationists. It was the conception of Dr Robert Aukerman of Colorado State University in his leadership of this ...
Community commodified: harnessing community in the marketing and creation of residential developments
(Lincoln University, 2012)
In New Zealand private property developers have begun to influence urban form in new ways by building large residential subdivisions and master planned developments reminiscent of those that have been built in the US for ...
New Zealand’s wine opportunities in China
(New Zealand Institute of Primary Industry Management Inc., 2014-09)
Wine production and consumption in China has been increasing rapidly. The wine producing regions are mainly in the drier northern part of the country and span the geographic breadth of China from west to east. About 80 per ...
Urban forestry : the integral use of trees in urban design : a landscape study submitted for the Diploma of Landscape Architecture in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1981)
To many people in New Zealand the term 'urban forestry' has appeared ambiguous and even contradictory. A variety of meanings have been applied to this concept by different interested parties. To foresters, urban forestry ...