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Item The Brandenburg Coppice(Lincoln College. Department of Horticulture and Landscape., 1988) Brandenburg, BillBefore discussing the rationale behind planting and managing a coppice, the term itself should be more closely defined. In various locations and amongst various groups of English speaking people a "coppice" or “copse" may mean undergrowth in a forest or a small group of trees and shrubs but also trees that are to be used for coppicing. The verb "to coppice'0 is however generally taken to mean the harvesting of trees by cutting them off near ground level and allowing them to regrow. In the context of this booklet I propose to attach this latter meaning to the words "coppice" and "coppicing”. This is not to exclude other functions such a coppice may have in the landscape or ecologically, as, for instance, provision of shelter, sanctuary for biological pest control organisms, supply of pollen and nectar for bees, beautification, etc. There is a wide range of uses available for trees harvested by coppicing and amongst these are drought fodder for livestock, fuelwood, canes for basketry, poles for fencing and fruitgrowing trellises and, last but not least, high quality timber for artwork, furniture making, parts of implements including wheels and so on. Some of the uses listed for coppicewood are also fulfilled by timber from various forms of plantation forestry. This tends to be carried out under commercial conditions favouring high outputs per unit area. To achieve this, accepting high establishment costs and - as a consequence of this - seeking high market returns quickly without much consideration for maintaining future production, is the rule. Purposes outside the immediate commercial target such as ecological or recreation ones are seldom considered.Item Punakaiki camp ground landscape study(Lincoln College. Horticulture Department. Landscape Architecture Section., 1976) Lincoln CollegeRecreation demand on the coastal fringe of South Island between Greymouth and Westport is increasing and there is need for a study of this impact, with particular reference to its probable effect on the camping ground at Punakaiki, and the need to restructure the facilities presently available there. The team is to develop a basic design proposal for the camp itself. This should be capable of accommodating the uses and facilities which the preliminary study indicates are desirable. However, it is desirable that the organisation proposed should be sufficiently flexible to allow for changing recreation patterns which may emerge in the future. In formulating proposals for development the team is to consider the concept of a public amenity area, plus provision for cabins, caravans, camping sites and picnicking in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The proposals are to indicate the siting and general designs of all buildings, servicing facilities, circulation systems, and plantings, allowing for a concept of staged development. The proposals presented here are based upon proposals developed by landscape students. These proposals were amended in the light of discussions held with the Punakaiki Scenic Board, and were developed to their present form by Miss J.H. Woodhouse, Landscape Tutor, Lincoln College.Item A proposed landscape master plan for Lincoln College campus development(Lincoln College. Horticulture Department. Landscape Architecture Section., 1971) Jackman, A. E.In view of a rapidly expanding building programme at Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, it is now the time to consider a reorganisation of the Campus. In order to achieve a pattern for roading, parking, services and building sites an overriding concern for the preservation and development of the existing environment must be shown in proposals to reorganise the Campus structure. The Landscape Master Plan, as prepared under the authority of the Lincoln College Council, shall cover a period of development of up to a stage of maximum site use.Item An enviromental plan for Lincoln village(Lincoln College. Horticulture Department. Landscape Architecture Section., 1973-12-16) Jackman, A. E.; Mason, S. M.; Densem, G. H.Lincoln village long existed as a quiet rural township within the Ellesmere farming zone, but growth of the Christchurch urban area since the 1950's has brought it within the sphere of urban influences of that city. Dormitory and residential support functions for Christchurch, D.S.I.R. Divisions ,and Lincoln College are rapidly becoming of more significance to Lincoln than the established rural functions. While the towns rural character still exists, and is still highly prized by both long term and newer commuting inhabitants, it is becoming increasingly threatened by the quickening pace of subdivision and expansion. This study attempts to develop guidelines to protect the existing town wherever desirable and feasible, and set out some suggested requirements where necessary. To this end the existing character of Lincoln is analysed, and likely developments are predicted. Decisions on planning for a future visual character