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Use and perceived impact of recreation on the Port Hills of Canterbury with examples from Kennedy's Bush Scenic Reserve and Ahuriri Scenic Reserve: a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of [Bachelor of] Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management with Honours at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 1999)
The Port Hills are a dominant feature of the landscape in Canterbury. They are also the closest hilly landform to Christchurch City and have extensive road and foot access. Thus recreational use can be expected to be high ...
GIS-based site identification for the land application of wastewater: Christchurch City, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2003)
Land application of wastewater can have the effect of treating effluent as well as
disposing of it. In addition, nutrients and irrigation water can be recycled for the use in
agriculture and forestry. Therefore, land ...
A comparison of Maori and Pakeha attitudes to land
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury., 1985)
New Zealand is becoming increasingly
marked by disputes over land use; the
Motunui outfall, the Clyde dam,
Manakau Harbour and the Waimairi
landfill, are all disputes over what is
the most appropriate use of land.
These ...
Increasing the impact of industry training investments in the horticulture industry: a model for ‘best practice’ industry training in the horticulture industry in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2009)
This research project investigates industry-training practices that are occurring in
horticulture businesses in New Zealand and the facilitation practices that are
employed by the New Zealand Horticulture Industry Training ...
Agroforestry : new landuse, new landscapes
(University of Canterbury, 1984)
A new alternative landuse, developed, and proven technically and economically feasible will create changes to the landscape. If the new landuse is widely accepted there will be widespread landscape changes – NEW LANDSCAPES. ...
'The straw that broke the camel's back': an evaluation of the practice of cumulative effects assessment at six local authorities : an evaluation of the practice of cumulative effects assessment at six local authorities : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science in Environmental Management at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2008)
Cumulative effects are incrementally additive effects which become significant at a certain point. Cumulative effects assessment (CEA) is the process of assessing the cumulative effects of a project or policy. Such ...
Production, distribution and utilisation of maize in New Zealand : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters [i.e. Master] of Applied Science at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2009)
The aim of this study was to document industry information regarding the production, distribution and utilisation of maize in New Zealand’s primary and food industries.
Through the case study research approach, twenty ...
Best practice in voluntary environmental approaches: a preliminary evaluation of five New Zealand local authority pollution prevention programmes. : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Professional Studies, Environmental Management at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2008)
Worldwide, voluntary environmental approaches have been operating for over 50 years. This dissertation reviews voluntary environmental programmes for pollution prevention from five countries to create ‘best practice’ design ...
Is there a role for Environmental Management Systems in communities and if so can systems produce sustainable outcomes? : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Professional Studies at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2008)
Modern business utilises Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to help
understand environmental risks and manage environmental impacts.
There is a growing understanding amongst environmental professionals that if a ...
An evaluation of the use of the nitrification inhibitor dicyandiamide (DCD) to reduce nitrogen losses from intensive sheep winter grazing systems : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2009)
The intensification of modern pastoral agriculture has led to an increase in nitrate (NO₃⁻) leaching and nitrous oxide (N₂O) gas emissions from animal grazing systems, leading to environmental degradation. The use of ...