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Nitrous oxide emission from intensive grassland in Canterbury, New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1995)
The work presented in this thesis was carried out in three phases: a study phase, an observation phase and an application phase.
In the first phase, estimates of nitrous oxide emissions from New Zealand were made with two ...
Building stronger communities : using community based environmental management as the key to furthering the success of Coastcare Groups in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 2001)
This document provides 'food for thought' for provision of improved and effective creation of Community Based Environmental Management within New Zealand. The focus of this report is primarily on supporting Care groups ...
Ecology of the naturalisation and geographic distribution of the non-indigenous seed plant species of New Zealand.
(Lincoln University, 2008)
The naturalisation and subsequent spread of non-indigenous plant species (NIPS) is a major problem for most regions of the world. Managing plant invasions requires greater understanding of factors that determine initial ...
Community-based environmental monitoring: conditions essential for long term provision of quality data
(Lincoln University, 1997)
This thesis investigates the notion of Community-based Environmental Monitoring (CbEM). CbEM is pictured as an integrated and applied approach to monitoring New Zealand's environment, where local communities are involved ...
The last straw? A discussion of cumulative effects assessment and its role in environmental decision making
(Lincoln University, 1997)
The aim of this investigation was to identify and discuss the issues relating to cumulative effects assessment and its role in decision making. The report centres around four main research questions: What is cumulative ...
Land application of liquid waste: a case study of piggery waste application on light soils
(Lincoln University, 1990)
This study was conducted on soil from the Burnham piggery which is located on the Alluvial plains of mid-Canterbury between the Waimakariri and Selwyn rivers. Effluent from the piggery is spray-irrigated onto the adjacent ...
Institutions for water resources management in North Canterbury: a case study
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1983)
The Canterbury water economy is moving from a development to a mature phase. Increased water demand for agricultural purposes, especially irrigation, will place considerable stress on available water supplies and accelerate ...
Multiple use management of New Zealand's indigenous forests; a rose by any other name...
(Lincoln University, 1993)
Multiple use forest management was a concept imported to New Zealand from the United States in response to competing demands upon the state owned indigenous forests resource. It was later abandoned in favour of management ...
Coastal erosion management options for Pigeon Bay Recreation Reserve, Banks Peninsula
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1982)
Pigeon Bay Recreation Reserve is a small beach ridge system at the head of Pigeon Bay, Banks Peninsula. The reserve is 1.14 hectares near the head of the bay. It protrudes into the bay with a boulder beach, a spit and a ...
The Management of the outlying islands of New Zealand with special reference to the Antipodes Islands
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
My interest in the outlying islands of New Zealand began with a
visit to the Bounties and Antipodes Islands as part of the
B.A.A.S. Expedition 1978 . This expedition was organised by the
Wildlife Service of the Department ...