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Multiple-use, biological diversity and standards
Authors: I.F. Spellerburg, J.W.D. SawyerPublication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1994, Issue N.Z.J.For. 39(4) 1995, pp 21-25, Jan 1995
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry
Abstract: New Zealand's conifer plantations are multi-use. However, there appear to be few requirements or incentives in New Zealand (self-imposed or otherwise) for the forestry profession to provide for amenity, to consider landscaping issues or to restore or maintain biodiversity in their management of conifer plantations or to consider such objectives in their management decisions. Some methods for increasing levels of biodiversity in conifer plantations are given that have been derived from a report prepared for the Forestry Commission (UK) (see Spellerberg & Sawyer 1993). It is suggested that standards (levels of quality) be established for biodiversity in conifer plantation management at all spatial scales. Examples of possible biodiversity objectives for conifer plantation managers are presented along with appropriate standards and methods or indicators that may be used to monitor the effectiveness of management to achieve these objectives.