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The ecology of the skylark Alauda arvensis L. on the Canterbury Plains, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2002)
This thesis investigated habitat associations of the skylark on the Canterbury Plains, New Zealand, a lowland farming area characterized by extensive pastoral and mixed cropping/arable farming. Findings were discussed in ...
The Possum Pied Piper: the development and investigation of an audio lure for improved possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) monitoring and control in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2013)
Improving vertebrate pest control operations relies on increasing pest animal encounters and interactions with control devices, primarily toxic baits and traps. Encounters and interactions are encouraged using a variety ...
Restoration prioritisation of riverine environments: an evaluation of regional councils in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2009)
Restoration of rivers and streams requires the determination of actions and decision making due to the limited time and resources that are available. Site selection for conservation and restoration efforts cannot be treated ...
Wetland edge delineation : a dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science (Environmental Management) at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2001)
Wetlands are an important but diminishing natural resource in New Zealand. With the growing demand for protection of wetland areas, wetland edges need to be accurately delineated. Uncertainty over the best method to delineate ...
Provision of New Zealand's native biodiversity: where to from here?
(Lincoln University, 2001)
Many of New Zealand's native species are threatened or endangered. The Department of Conservation is the major provider of native biodiversity, and its approach focuses on the preservation and protection of native species. ...
The nature of compliance: biodiversity compensation under the Conservation Act 1987
(Lincoln University, 2015)
Biodiversity compensation is an increasingly popular policy tool that has the potential to balance conservation and development goals. It purports to enable continued development with the proviso that any residual effects ...
Interactions between soil biogeochemistry and native earthworms in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2016)
Despite apparently similar burrowing and feeding behaviours to introduced Lumbricidae earthworms, native Megascolecidae, with more than 179 recognised species, have become isolated in natural vegetation remnants on the ...
Patterns of flammability across the vascular plant phylogeny, with special emphasis on the genus Dracophyllum : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of philosophy at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2019)
Fire has been part of the environment for the entire history of terrestrial plants and is a common disturbance agent in many ecosystems across the world. Fire has a significant role in influencing the structure, pattern ...
Socio-economic evaluation of public and private conservation : Two examples from Northland/New Zealand : Thesis submitted to the Faculty of Biology, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the integrated bi-national degree Master of Science / Master of International Nature Conservation (M.Sc. / M.I.N.C.) of Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany, and Lincoln University, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2010)
The benefits of nature to human well-being are vast and this study shows where people see a great advantage of having conservation areas nearby. The different groups - the local community, staff and visitors - have been ...
Perspectives on Antarctic conservation: an analysis of New Zealand Antarctic stakeholder views
(Lincoln University, 2016-10-31)
The Antarctic, open to all and under no state ownership, is one of the world’s global commons. This area is facing challenges that extend beyond its boundaries. Challenges stemming from global warming, economic utilisation ...