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Hanmer Forest : a study in the management of its visual resource : a major design study submitted for the Diploma of Landscape Architecture in the University of Canterbury [Lincoln College]

Chang, Poon-Chong
Date
1975
Type
Dissertation
Fields of Research
ANZSRC::120107 Landscape Architecture , ANZSRC::070504 Forestry Management and Environment
Abstract
Hanmer State Forest which lies to the north and east of Hanmer Springs township in North Canterbury about 135 km from Christchurch, has a total area of about 9450 hectares. Of this total area, 3668 hectares are currently managed for timber production and the balance for soil conservation. It is one of the earliest state exotic forests in New Zealand, first planted in 1902. Endowed with favourable climatic conditions all the year round, Hanmer Forest is capable of supporting various types of exotic timber trees. Today it has become an important recreational forest, and in addition to its major role as a production forest, is also invaluable for the prevention of soil erosion and good water supply to the Hanmer township and the surrounding farms. The need for a comprehensive plan, taking into account the multiplicity of roles of the forest, is therefore obvious.
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