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Soil Conservation Practices in France: Part 2
Authors: J.Y. MorrisPublication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1954, Issue N.Z.J.For. 7(3) 1956, pp 87-95, Nov 1956
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry
Abstract: In this second article on counter-erosion practices there is a brief geographical and historical discussion of New Zealand high-country. Possible application of French corrective measures is then considered, and some engineering works are described in detail. The need for a comprehensive survey of New Zealand high-country is stressed. Such a survey should aim at assessing grazing potential of various high-country plant communities. There is need for intensive investigation into the possibility of introducing exotic species into high-country forest and pasture, as well as into methods of protecting existing indigenous species. Specialised training in watershed management is essential if the many complex problems in New Zealand are to be solved. In the meantime, valuable work can be done by high-country specialists in various Government departments. If correction in problem areas is to become a reality, practical measures should be undertaken in the near future.