The Waimakariri catchment; a study of some aspects of the present systems of land use, with recommendations for the future

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The Waimakariri catchment; a study of some aspects of the present systems of land use, with recommendations for the future

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1. The Waimakariri River has been a constant threat to the Christchurch area. From the earliest days of settlement, river works have been carried out to control flooding, and the present value of these works now exceeds five million pounds. However, only in more recent times has it been suggested that the condition of the upper catchment could be an important factor in flood control. 2. This study describes the upper catchment, examines its use, and potential, and makes recommendations for f...

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Book

Date created

1967

Creator

Hayward, John A.

URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10182/7655

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Waimakariri catchment / Waimakariri River / land use / natural history / flood control / economic geology / climate / soil chemistry / soil physics / soil erosion / vegetation / recreational land use / Environmental Management / Land Capability and Soil Degradation / Soil Sciences / Agricultural Hydrology (Drainage, Flooding, Irrigation, Quality, etc.) / Regional Analysis and Development / Land Use and Environmental Planning

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