Wilkinson, Geo. B.2012-07-032012-07-031974https://hdl.handle.net/10182/4621This project introduces some of the problems associated with parameters which have been used to date in the identification and setting aside of State Forest areas for biological reservation. This particular subject was prompted by the proposals put forward by the New Zealand Forest Service for the utilisation of South Beach Forests. However, they are problems which now have universal pertinence in the future management of all indigenous forest. This is regardless of whether the current utilisation proposals come to fruition or not. The Taunoa Biological Reserve in Southland is examined in detail and quantitative field data analysed in terms of the reserve's botanical composition and structure. Classificatory and ordination type analyses are used. Within the wide continuum of the reserve - from podocarp lowland forest to high altitude silver beech forest, some nine recognisable forest types are synthesised. The ecological validity of the National Forest Survey Types is considered. It is concluded that these types are in fact an approximation of the types finally recognised in this project. It is suggested that the application of the N.F.S. types in the early planning of Forest Service in respect of biological reserves was justified. However, it is considered that further detailed analysis is now necessary within such areas. It is recommended that the type of analysis procedures outlined in the project are relevant to the further quantitative evaluation of current forest biological reserves.enhttps://researcharchive.lincoln.ac.nz/pages/rightsphytosociologybiological reservebeach forestsindigenous forestsfuture managementTaunoavegetationwildlife habitatecological surveysSouthlandplant communitiesenvironmental factorsNew ZealandThesisDigital thesis can be viewed by current staff and students of Lincoln University only. If you are the author of this item, please contact us if you wish to discuss making the full text publicly available.ANZSRC::050202 Conservation and BiodiversityANZSRC::050211 Wildlife and Habitat ManagementANZSRC::050205 Environmental ManagementANZSRC::160802 Environmental SociologyQ112840595