The Fauna of New Zealand series has been widely acclaimed for its role in presenting New Zealand's unique invertebrate fauna to the world.

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Pages: 93

Publication Date: 28-02-2014

The Native Birds Teacher’s Resource is an integrated approach to the study of native birds. It includes four A3 size laminated colour photographs of native New Zealand birds: the Pukeko; the Tui; the Fantail and the Great Spotted Kiwi.



The reverse side of each photo includes the Maori, English and scientific names, a number of points which can be used to generate class discussions, plus a diagram covering special adaptation features.



Included in the set are six double-sided copymaster tasksheets. These are designed to be used as a basis for class activities and include tasks that are suitable for individuals or groups. The kit is aimed at mid to senior primary school classes. Its main focus is science but an integration guide is provided so the kit can be used across many other subject areas such as language, social studies and maths.



A3 plus A4 activity sheets.

Publication Date: 28-02-2014

This new report describes the soils and soil distribution in the Mackenzie hill country, as well as addressing the issues of nutrient deficiencies, the sustainable use of pastoral land, and the potential for forestry in the area.



Thirty-nine soils are identified and grouped into land systems. Soil landscape models for land below 1500 m altitude show which soils are found on particular landscape areas.



Fifteen new soil “Factsheets” are provided in the back of the book. The factsheets give an easy-to-read overview of the key characteristics of each soil, and feature colour photos of a soil profile and typical landscape. Included are descriptions of the soil, extensive information on the soil chemical and physical properties, and valuable details of land use.

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Pages: 50

Publication Date: 10-02-2014

This is the first checklist published on the mosses of Banks Peninsula, and pulls together previous research by many other botanists. It is a useful guide for the moss flora of most of the eastern South Island area, but also has applicability to mosses in New Zealand generally.



It records 234 moss species — nearly half the moss flora of New Zealand — known to be growing on the Banks Peninsula, and includes those which have been noted in the early literature from the Peninsula area.



Discussion of physical features, climate, and vegetation of the Peninsula is provided. Herbarium voucher numbers are given, and reference is made to the earliest published record for each species. A comprehensive bibliography and an index of family and Latin names are included.

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Pages: 80

Publication Date: 10-02-2014

Although the Edendale district of Southland has a large area of high class soils, up until now the detailed soil distribution has never been mapped. Recently, an increase in dairy farming in the district, legislative change regarding effluent disposal, and opportunities for horticultural diversification have created a requirement for better knowledge of the soils in the area.



This booklet and map are the results of a new survey completed in 1994. They provide more information on soil permeability, drainage, and moisture storage, to enable analysis of potential contaminant problems, and to assist sustainable management of the land in the district.



Detailed information on soil profiles mentioned in the text is provided in an Appendix, along with a 1:50,000 colour soil map of the area, detailing roads and waterways.

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Pages: 36

Publication Date: 10-02-2014

The Soil Description Handbook provides standardised methods and defined terminology for the description of soil and site features in New Zealand. The scheme is a comprehensive description system, that can also be used for recording a more limited range of soil and site data.



This revised edition includes minor amendments and additions, based mainly on recommendations by New Zealand pedologists involved in soil description or in teaching.



New tables, figures, and flow diagrams are included, and the horizon notation system for New Zealand soils has been added as an appendix.



The handbook has been specifically designed for the storage of soil information in computer databases. To this end, reference code sheets and soil description cards are included in a pocket in the back of the book.

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Pages: 157

Publication Date: 10-02-2014

The Fauna of New Zealand series has been widely acclaimed for its role in presenting New Zealand's unique invertebrate fauna to the world.

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Pages: 64

Publication Date: 10-02-2014

Colour, laminated poster with illustrations of some of New Zealand's threatened plants.



Information given for each plant includes common and scientific name, the international category of threat, description, habitat, why the plant is threatened, cultivation, and other general comments.

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Publication Date: 10-02-2014