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Agrichemical spray drift and odour
(Lincoln University, 1997)
Many agrichemical sprays, in particular some herbicides and insecticides, result in a strong odour when applied by either ground or aerial spraying techniques. This odour may be evident downwind from the application site ...
Factors influencing problem recognition in an environment of uncertainty
(Lincoln University, 1995)
Participation in agrichemical training courses and awareness of the benefits of information on safe and efficient agrichemical use and management is ultimately dependant upon recognition of a need or a desire for such ...
The Christchurch greenbelt - a cultural icon : acknowledging intangible values in resource decision making
(Lincoln University, 1993)
The greenbelt policy in Christchurch has recently been the subject of much local publicity. This has been in reaction to development proposals in the greenbelt, and changing regional policies required under the Resource ...
Park - People conflict in Langtang National Park, Nepal
(Lincoln University, 1993)
Out of 23 village units that are dependent on Park resources for wood and pasture, nine village units were randomly selected for detailed investigation. The investigation included structured questionnaire interviews of 212 ...
Environmental assessment: the evolution of policy and practice in New Zealand
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1990)
Environmental assessment is a policy tool with significant potential for protecting the environment from the harmful effects of human activities. The evolution of the policy and practice of the environmental assessment ...
Introduction of perennial grasses into an existing lucerne sward by overdrilling
(Lincoln University, 1991)
Two experiments were carried out to investigate the effects of some management practices on the establishment of perennial grasses (‘Grasslands Matua’ prairie grass, ‘Grasslands Maru’ phalaris and ‘Grasslands Nui’ perennial ...
Sites of contestation: perceptions of wilderness in the context of Treaty claim settlements
(Lincoln University, 1994)
During the hearing of the Ngai Tahu claim before the Waitangi Tribunal, it became apparent that lands currently managed by the Department of Conservation such as Aoraki, could constitute part of the claim settlement. This ...
Community-based environmental monitoring: conditions essential for long term provision of quality data
(Lincoln University, 1997)
This thesis investigates the notion of Community-based Environmental Monitoring (CbEM). CbEM is pictured as an integrated and applied approach to monitoring New Zealand's environment, where local communities are involved ...
Sustainable water management : an approach based on the Gaia hypothesis and the traditional Maori worldview
(Lincoln University, 1992)
This thesis seeks to develop an approach to water resource management that is compatible
with the concept of sustainability. Water resource management implies management of the
whole ecosystem, including people. The current ...
Caucasian clover establishment in the high country and grazing responses in ryegrass/white clover lowland pasture
(Lincoln University, 1997)
A trial to measure the effects of establishment techniques and fertiliser application on seedling establishment and early root and rhizome development of Caucasian clover (Trifolium ambiguum) was sown in early October 1992, ...