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Assessment of vegetation condition and health at Claudelands Bush (Jubilee Bush; Te Papanui)
Abstract
As the largest remnant indigenous natural area, Claudelands Bush is a key asset for Hamilton city. With a history including clearance, logging and grazing; high numbers of plant species have been lost from the bush. Some of these pressures still exist today such as drainage, invasion by adventive plant species, presence of animal pests and the small size of the bush fragment. These pressures continue to contribute to native species losses. To reduce species loss and improve vegetation condition and biodiversity, management has been taking place in the area since the 1980’s. Management included planting of native species, weeding of the bush, construction of wind breaks and boardwalks.
Type
Commissioned Report for External Body
Type of thesis
Series
Citation
Cornes, T.S. & Clarkson, B.D. (2010). Assessment of vegetation condition and health at Claudelands Bush (Jubilee Bush; Te Papanui). CBER Contract Report 113, client report prepared for Hamilton City Council. Hamilton, New Zealand: Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato.
Date
2010