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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"ANZSRC::050205 Environmental Management"”.
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Regionals or unitaries? Building an evaluative framework to compare regional and unitary authority environmental management performance
… potential to have far reaching consequences for environmental management in New Zealand. Much debate about the current local government structure in New Zealand is centred on whether it enables councils to provide integrated environmental management and deliver the best possible environmental …
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Effects of catchment use on some high-country lakes in Canterbury
… of lakes for recreation and aesthetic pleasures. Management of nutrient inputs is the key for control of lake quality, regardless of the type of land use of lake catchments.
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Zeroing in on food waste : estimating the sources and sinks of putrescible material in Christchurch
… material can contribute greatly to the negative environmental effects associated with the landfill such as leachate, landfill gas, and offensive odours. In addition, it is a major contaminant in the recycling of metal, glass, plastic and paper; and has a great potential to be utilised as a …
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Land application of liquid waste: a case study of piggery waste application on light soils
Some fieldwork conducted at University of Canterbury
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Tree protection in Christchurch : the legal aspects : a major design study submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma of Landscape Architecture at Lincoln College, University of Canterbury
The object of this dissertation is to discuss the legal aspects of tree protection in Christchurch. This will involve considering the measures taken to protect trees by the 5 Christchurch local authorities - Christchurch City, Waimairi District, Riccarton Borough, Heathcote County and Paparua …
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Styx Basin Reserve : a study of the reserve in its regional context : submitted in part fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma in Landscape Architecture at Lincoln College, University of Canterbury
Accompanying plans (1-6) have been scanned separately.
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State-of-the-art pollution control technology : global market pull or domestic regulatory push?
… to replace 'dirty' technologies with more environmentally sound ones. A case study of the decisions of New Zealand's two chemical pulp mills, Tasman and New Zealand Forest Products, to simultaneously replace heavily polluting chlorine bleaching with environmentally benign oxygen bleaching …
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The effectiveness of rabbit control on selected North Canterbury farms
This project discusses some aspects of the effectiveness of present rabbit control practices and organization. The text reviews the introduction and establishment of the rabbit in New Zealand and describes the rabbit's status as an agricultural pest. The history of rabbit control policy and methods …
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James MacGregor Memorial Kowhai Park (commonly referred to as Kowhai Park) : A study of its history, its trees, its recreational developments and its potentials : This dissertation is part of the requirements needed to gain the Diploma of Parks and Recreation (Local Authority) offered at Lincoln College, New Zealand
Objectives of this study: To determine current recreational activities and uses in James MacGregor Memorial Kowhai Park. To determine potential recreational opportunities. Introduction Kowhai Park is a major asset to the city of Wanganui . It is a large riverbank reserve with many trees planted …
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Air pollution in Christchurch: the current state of affairs
“It may be that Christchurch is the first city in the world to suffer a "Los Angeles" type smog in summer and also a "London" type smog in winter." International Union of Air Pollution Prevention Associations, 1977. This article is an attempt to fill a gap in the literature relating to air …
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Protection of private land under the Reserves Act 1977 : with case studies and examples of protected private land in the Taranaki Land District : [dissertation, Diploma in Parks and Recreation, Lincoln College]
… addition to dealing with the establishment and management of public reserves, provides a variety of means by which landowners may be assisted to manage their land to protect a particular quality or for landscape and/or recreational values.
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An avalanche emergency plan for Broken River
This dissertation looks generally at avalanche rescue practices both in New Zealand and overseas. It aims to demonstrate the necessity for such practices and establish a background from which the main part of this work - Part 2- An Avalanche Emergency Plan for Broken River is based upon. It …
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The management of Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora: an assessment of the integration of co-governance and community agreements into a nested, statutory mangement plan
… principles are not met. Co-governance, co-management and Treaty relationships are also shown to impact the relationship between communities and nested systems through the lens of Ostrom’s principles.
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Integrating sustainability into sports event management and planning: A case study of athletics in New Zealand : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Environmental Management with Honours
The increase in environmental awareness has resulted in an increase in the incorporation of sustainability into many different aspects of people's daily lives. Sustainability in sport is a relatively new concept, although one that is gaining momentum, especially in mega or major sporting events. …
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Marginal strips : how best to allow public access to lakes, rivers and the sea?
… a desire by the Government to reduce survey and management costs while allowing productive use of the land to continue. However, the provisions are unlikely to provide much secure public access to water bodies due to a shortage of funds by DoC, the nature of the transaction costs involved in …
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Factors influencing agro-environmental regulatory compliance behaviour on Canterbury dairy farms
… to significantly impact the environment. Environmental regulations were implemented under the Resource Management Act (1991) to limit and mitigate the impacts of agricultural production, among other sectors. Compliance with environmental regulation as it pertains to effluent management on …
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Lincoln University curriculum and the Sustainable Development Goals : A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master in Environmental Policy and Management at Lincoln University
… to address the growing economic, social and environmental challenges facing both developed and developing countries. Authors have emphasised the importance of intersectoral understanding and critical thinking to achieve the goals (Gough & Longhurst, 2018). Education is crucial in realising …
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The Waimakariri River and its environment: frequency analysis of extreme events and the effects of flow modifications
… period of extreme events is crucial for water management and planning. Frequency analysis uses the stochastic nature of these extreme events as a basic concept to account for uncertainty by describing the expected occurrence of floods and droughts. While frequency estimates for the Waimakariri …
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Implications of the Resource Management Act 1991 for the marine farming industry in New Zealand
In October 1991 the Resource Management Act was introduced. It was an unprecedented piece of legislation which resulted in fundamental changes to resource management in New Zealand. The purpose of the Act is to promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. This involves …