The National Forest Survey and the Watershed Protection Forests

Authors: J.T. Holloway
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1954, Issue N.Z.J.For. 7(3) 1956, pp 61-67, Nov 1956
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

Abstract: With completion of assessment survey of lowland indigenous commercial forests, surveys of highland watershed protection forests are to be undertaken. The field of work, objectives, and proposed survey and research programmes are briefly outlined. In short, a triple attack on outstanding problems is proposed. Firstly, detailed reconnaisance surveys to define the problems; secondly, establishment of permanent reference points by periodic re-assessment of which all trends in the condition of forested watersheds may be judged; and thirdly, fundamental research along lines dictated by the results of surveys.