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A F. Mark, University of Otago

Publication Date

1993

Location

New Zealand

Description

A brief history of the origin and I SO years of pastoral use is given for the rangelands of New Zealand's South Island rain-shadow mountains. Deterioration of the upland snow tussock (Chionochloa spp,) rangelands is outlined and the explanations emerging from detailed ecological research, especially over the last 3 decades, are presented. Modifications to the burning and grazing, as traditionally practised, will be the basis for sustaining the rangeland resource and are now required by legislation.

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Effects of Burning and Grazing on Stability of Upland Snow Tussock (Chionochloa spp.) Rangeland in South Island, New Zealand

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A brief history of the origin and I SO years of pastoral use is given for the rangelands of New Zealand's South Island rain-shadow mountains. Deterioration of the upland snow tussock (Chionochloa spp,) rangelands is outlined and the explanations emerging from detailed ecological research, especially over the last 3 decades, are presented. Modifications to the burning and grazing, as traditionally practised, will be the basis for sustaining the rangeland resource and are now required by legislation.