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Heritage management as a new paradigm : an evaluation of North Head, New South Wales and Quail Island, New Zealand : report presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Masters [i.e. Master] of Science in Resource Management, Environmental Management Group, Environmental Management and Design Division, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2001)
This report explores the changing definition of heritage, the implications of this for heritage management and the evolving social, political, environmental and economic barriers that are hindering effective heritage ...
The place of mangroves : a project [dissertation] submitted to the Joint Centre for Environmental Sciences in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma in Natural Resources, Lincoln College, University of Canterbury
(University of Canterbury, 1981)
Mangroves grow in the inter-tidal zone of tropical and sub-tropical regions. They are distinguished by their tolerance of salinity, and their adaptations for coping with a saline environment are of interest.
They have ...
The ‘gift’ of climate change knowledge: Acquisition of climate change knowledge in rural farmer communities of Darma Rural municipality-1, Salyan, Nepal : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Applied Science at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2018)
Climate change is the most pressing issue in today’s world. The impacts of climate change raises concerns for rural agricultural communities of developing countries because livelihoods in these rural communities are often ...
Phosphorus buffering in streams by benthic sediments : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2021)
The loss of phosphorus (P) to aquatic ecosystems accelerates eutrophication – a problem felt worldwide. Central to any effort to monitor and mitigate the effect of P in stream is knowing how inputs of P, whether point or ...
Rainforest Alliance Certification of Kenyan tea farms: a contribution to sustainability or tokenism?
(Elsevier B.V., 2013-01)
An Environmental Management System (EMS) refers to a set of guidelines that organisations can use to structure their management to prevent or minimise adverse environmental and social impacts. Rainforest Alliance Certification ...
Interdisciplinarity in biodiversity project evaluation: a work in progress
(CSIRO Publishing, 2013)
A range of methodological frameworks is available to assist decision-makers with evaluations of projects concerned with biodiversity conservation (the protection, management or restoration of biodiversity), but their uptake ...
The implications of increases in tourism on local users of nature-based recreation settings in the Selwyn District, New Zealand: A review of the literature and selected research methods
(Lincoln University. LEaP, 2020-04)
Tourism growth is placing pressure on New Zealand’s natural resources as increasing numbers of international visitors seek out scenic attractions often located in areas managed for conservation and public access. Many of ...
Stakeholder perspectives on the implications of increases in tourism on local users of nature-based recreation settings in the Selwyn District, New Zealand
(Lincoln University. LEaP, 2020-12)
The pre-COVID-19 growth in international tourism to New Zealand and the dispersal of visitors into the regions resulted in pressure at nature-based settings where both recreation and tourism occur. This research used data ...
Can plantain maintain milk production of dairy cows whilst reducing urinary N losses?
(Lincoln University, 2017)
Nitrogen (N) from urine patches is a major contributor to N leaching, due to the high loading rate of N in urine patches compared with the capacity of many plant species to take up N. This study aimed to determine milk ...
Analysis of environmental management systems in New Zealand wineries
(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2012)
Purpose: This paper discusses the use of formal environmental management systems (EMSs) in wineries. It reports on the utilisation of EMSs amongst New Zealand wineries and explores the environmental, social and economic ...