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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"ANZSRC::050202 Conservation and Biodiversity"”.
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An approach to the requirements for active management of different elements in New Zealand avifauna: Presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Masters of Science in the University of Canterbury
… management of different elements In New Zealand avifauna can only proceed if those species which are vulnerable to extinction are known. An approach for establishing criteria to assess species vulnerability to extinction that uses population biology, genetics, and modelling is outlined. These …
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An analysis of the financing of soil conservation subsidies on high country properties
Subsidies are made available to New Zealand farmers who undertake soil conservation programmes. This thesis is concerned with alternative financing proposals for subsidies given to farmers undertaking soil conservation programmes on high country sheep farms. The results establish that the present …
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Kahikatea - Podocarpus dacrydioides
… were once found extensively on alluvial plains and river flats throughout New Zealand. Today these forests have dwindled in extent; largely as a result of clearing of the fertile soils for pastoral farming and the use of the non-tainting timber for butter boxes. Kahikatea is still being used for …
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Marginal strips : how best to allow public access to lakes, rivers and the sea?
The marginal strip provisions in the Conservation Law Reform Bill 1989 are the latest in a long line of legislation to reserve in Crown ownership what is commonly known as the "Queen's Chain". The analysis identifies public access as the "historic" objective of marginal strip legislation and the …
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Perspectives on Antarctic conservation: an analysis of New Zealand Antarctic stakeholder views
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 of natural resources, increased human visitation and growing science-related …