Open SpaceTM magazine
Check out the QEII Open Space magazine, July 2008 (PDF 3.5MB)
Download July 2008 articles:
Restoring degraded gullies in Hamilton
Stemming the decline in beech mistletoes
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Next issue: Late November 2008
Other useful links
A non-profit organisation dedicated to the preservation, restoration and maintenance of wetlands. It can provide assistance and, in some cases, finance for purchasing, restoring and maintaining wetlands.
A voluntary, member-driven organisation representing the rural sector in New Zealand. The Federation strongly endorses the work of the QEII National Trust. In fact, farmers were a moving force behind the Trust's establishment.
Fencing Contractors Association of New Zealand
This association aims to increase the profile of fencing as a recognised profession and encourage a high level of workmanship through training and standards.
Provides specialist advice and strong support for landowners seeking to enhance wetlands or develop farm ponds for game bird habitat.
A nation-wide networking tool and directory for the environmental movement. The website is a public directory and a means of networking for people in the environmental movement.
National Wetland Trust of New Zealand
Our aim is to increase awareness of the values and management needs of all wetland types in New Zealand.
An information pool for all those involved in conserving the critically endangered Brown Teal (Pakete).
New Zealand Ecological Restoration Network
A joint pooling of information by community groups to create practical resources for restoration. Kereru is a weekly NZ email for community participants and organisations interested in ecological restoration.
New Zealand Ecological Society
This site makes available content from the New Zealand Journal of Ecology and provides a comprehensive links page.
New Zealand Farm Forestry Association
Provides members with a wide range of services including representation at industry level on such issues as research, forestry legal matters, forest health and marketing. The association publishes the magazine 'Tree Grower'.
New Zealand National Parks and Conservation Foundation
An independent charitable trust established in 2000 to encourage the private sector to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of New Zealand's unique heritage.
New Zealand Native Forests Restoration Trust
Dedicated to restoring degraded or destroyed indigenous habitats and plant communities.
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
Established to prevent the loss of threatened native plant species and communities.
New Zealand Trust for Conservation Volunteers
Places volunteers in conservation projects around New Zealand. Projects for non-profit organisations, community groups and covenanted areas can be listed on the site and the Trust will refer volunteers with compatible interests and skills.
A conservation trust dedicated to protecting our pohutukawa and rata trees.
Resource Management Law Association
Established to promote understanding of law and excellence in resource management.
Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society
An independent conservation and lobby group with branches around New Zealand. Works closely with landowners on a range of projects such as weed control and revegetation planting, and raises funds for conservation projects. Lobbies government on conservation issues.
Tussock Grassland Management Information System
Provides information about the ecology and management of the tussock grasslands. It brings together information from a variety of sources for easy reference by land managers, policy makers, researchers and other interest groups.
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Restoring gullies
Private landowners are contributing to efforts to restore degraded gullies in Hamilton.
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