A study of the effect of European occupation on certain vegetation and soil nutrient levels at a site near Porters Pass, Canterbury : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Agricultural Science with Honours in the University of Canterbury

Abstract

The aim of this investigation was to measure changes in certain soil and vegetation nutrient levels, in an endeavour to provide quantitative evidence as to the effects of European occupation on the soil and vegetation of tall tussock grasslands . Particular emphasis was placed on assessing any changes in certain soil nutrient levels. For the study, three adjacent areas were used. One area was assumed to represent the pre-European condition of the other two, which had undergone different European land treatments.