Drama of Conservation

The History of Pureora Forest, New Zealand

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

Av Carolyn M. King, D. John Gaukrodger, Neville A. Ritchie

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This book offers a sweeping history of Pureora Forest Park, one of the most significant sites of natural and cultural history interest in New Zealand. The authors review the geological history of the volcanic zone, its flora and fauna, and the history of Maori and European utilization of forest resources.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2015-11-17
Mått178 x 254 x 25 mm
Vikt996 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor357
Upplaga15001
FörlagSpringer International Publishing AG
ISBN9783319184098

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1. A Dramatic Landscape.- 2. Forest and wildlife.- 3. Maori of the central North Island to 1860.- 4. The European impact: exploration to conflict, 1840-1890.- 5. Opening the way for logging, 1890-1945.- 6. Management of native forests in the central North Island 1919-1978.- 7. The Pureora project.- 8. Pureora village and its community, 1945-87.- 9. Conflict: words to action, 1970-78.- 10. The moratorium and afterwards, 1978-87.- 11. Rethinking forest administration, 1978-87.- 12. Protecting the forests from introduced herbivores.- 13. Protecting the wildlife from predators.- 14. Recreation and development.- 15. Conclusion.