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Ecology of the naturalisation and geographic distribution of the non-indigenous seed plant species of New Zealand.
(Lincoln University, 2008)
The naturalisation and subsequent spread of non-indigenous plant species (NIPS) is a major problem for most regions of the world. Managing plant invasions requires greater understanding of factors that determine initial ...
Robust semi-quantitative fuzzy cognitive map model for complex systems and case study: mitigating the water scarcity problem in Joran
(Lincoln University, 2013)
Many contemporary real life problems are characterised by uncertainty due to human-environment
interactions. Such problems are typically qualitative, participatory, complex
and dynamic such that the domain knowledge ...
WTDISP – adapting a Lagrangian ground sprayer model using wind tunnel data
(Lincoln University. Lincoln Ventures, 2011-08)
This oral presentation is about the WTDISP – Lagrangian ground sprayer model from wind tunnel data. It outlines the methodology used in the analysis and possible ways to improve the ground boom model (AGriculture DISPersion) ...
Restoration research (Punakaiki Coastal Restoration Project: 2014-2016)
(Lincoln University, 2018)
After the first phase of restoration activities in the PCRP (2008-
2013), an ongoing partnership agreement was arranged between
Rio Tinto, Department of Conservation (DOC), Conservation
Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ) and ...
Combining biosolids with carbonaceous materials to mitigate nitrogen-losses
(Lincoln University, 2015)
Biosolids are the solid by-product of wastewater treatment plants. Humanity produces some 50 kg/person/year, with global output exceeding 10 ×10⁶ t/year. Disposal of biosolids costs New Zealand (NZ) around 33×10⁶ dollars/year. ...
Anesthesia methods and the agroecology of Scaptomyza flava (Drosophilidae), a Brassicacae pest in New Zealand and associated parasitoid, Asobara nr. persimilis (Braconidae)
(Lincoln University, 2018-01-31)
A key pest of brassicas worldwide is the leaf-mining fly, Scaptomyza flava, the larvae of which can cause cosmetic damage leading to crop rejection by supermarkets/consumers. In climates where leafy salad brassicas are ...
Irrigation in Gisborne District: Application of the River Values Assessment System (RiVAS)
(Lincoln University. Department of Social Science, Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport., 2012-03)
The River Values Assessment System (RiVAS) was applied to the irrigation value in Gisborne District. An expert panel used the system to rank rivers from high to low in terms of their relative potential for providing water ...
FRST/MSI sponsored project: protecting NZ's environment from pesticide exposure
(Lincoln University. Lincoln Ventures., 2011-08)
This presentation on protecting New Zealand’s environment from pesticide exposure is of 6 year duration, and we are in year 2 at present.
An over-arching aim is to develop new ground models (within AGDISP platform) and ...
International standards/ protocols for drift research
(Lincoln University. Lincoln Ventures., 2011-08)
This presentation on international standards/ protocols for drift research is discussing regardless of the existence of many standards on drift research, different laboratories and researches commonly adopt different ...
Assessing the value of approaches for Community Based Marine Resource Management (CBMRM) in Solomon Islands
(Lincoln University, 2017-02-28)
In the field of environmental management, considerable attention has been given to developing tools to harness people and their skills and capacity to effectively govern natural resources. Because of the importance of ...