Background: A model of individual tree growth using simple predictors in a managed black beech (Fuscospora solandri (Hook.f.) Heenan & Smissen) forest could provide a useful tool for predicting future stand characteristics. ...

Artificial excision of the distal part of acorns in order to promote germination is well researched in oak seedling cultivation studies. However, studies of combined effects of cotyledon excision and nursery fertilization ...

Under the Resource Management Act 1991 (NZ), the interpretation and implementation of environmental policy is primarily the responsibility of local government. The management of forestry operations may be influenced by ...

New Zealand's forest industry has several codes of practice available for erosion and sediment control. This article reviews conditions required for a code of practice to succeed in protecting the environment. Internal ...

There is regional variation in market structure and log quality for radiata pine sawlogs in New Zealand. This should be reflected in a corresponding variation in sawlog prices between regions. This paper presents a study ...

There is considerable regional variation-in market characteristics and log quality for radiate pine sawlogs in New Zealand, which should be reflected in a corresponding variation in sawlog prices between regions. This ...

Target diameter harvesting (TDH) is a singletree selection system where harvesting takes place periodically, and all stems above a minimum target diameter at breast height (DBH) are removed. This report analyses economic ...

In a recent paper in this Journal, 'Should detailed terrain stability or erosion susceptibility mapping be mandatory in erodible steep lands?' (Marden et al., 2015), Mike Marden and colleagues call for 'improved quantitative ...