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Coastal resource management in New Zealand : a case study : the Whakatane District coastal resource : its management, control, planning and implications for its future use
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1982)
Coastal resource management in New Zealand is accompanied by complex legislation, a multiplicity of authorities who have jurisdiction over the coastal zone, competing resource uses and a unique yet finite, natural ...
An appraisal of coastal zone management problems and potential approaches for institutional reform
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
The coastal zone is identified as a finite resource, with a limited capacity to meet demands for its use. Problems occur, or are perceived, when demands conflict or people's expectations are not met. It is proposed in this ...
The population structure of invading Pinus contorta stands in the central North Island, especially in Dracophyllum subulatum communities and its implications for management and control
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
Various open Protected Natural Areas in the central North Island are currently being invaded by P.contorta. Control has proven troublesome and expensive.
The autecology of undisturbed P.contorta in Te Papa, east of ...
Summertime visitors to Arthur's Pass National Park - Characteristics, motivations, perceptions, impact
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
This thesis questions the nature of National Park use in New Zealand. In particular it focuses on the summertime visitors to Arthur's Pass National Park and the legislative dilemma of providing for both preservation and ...
Between two worlds: Maori values and environmental decision-making
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
This study investigates the way in which Maori values are incorporated into environmental decision-making. Recently, the implementation of large resource developments have drawn protest from Maori communities and focussed ...
Policy implications of trends in supply and demand for natural areas for protection and recreation 1970 - 2000
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
PART 1 is a policy analysis:
(a) setting out current policies for protection of nature and natural areas for recreation*;
(b) identifying the principles and values embodied in these policies; and
(c) tracing ...
Agro-forestry evaluation: using goal programming: a case study in the Canterbury foothills
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
The assessment of multiple land uses is a challenging area in applied policy-related research. The question of which land use combinations best meet the needs of society is complicated by the fact that various use options ...
Waste material recovery in the South Island: policies for encouraging recycling
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1982)
This dissertation is concerned with institutional arrangements and policy options for influencing both the level of waste material recovery in the South Island, and the rate of recycling at the national level. The laws of ...
The management and administration of the Avon-Heathcote Estuary
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1982)
The effectiveness of the management and planning systems in resolving or ameliorating the problems and conflicts related to the Avon-Heathcote Estuary is investigated and several management and administrative options are ...
Attitudes and opinions of high country pastoral farms concerning exotic forestry
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
There has been an increasing demand by the private sector for the realisation of the productive potential of the high country while at the same time the public voice demanding the management and protection of the South ...