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Michael Farr, Truestock
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The Effect of Kānuka Trees on Surface Runoff and Sediment and Nutrient Losses: Research Video
In this research video, we explore the results of Tom Mackay-Smith’s PhD at Massey University, measuring the impact of spaced kānuka trees on surface runoff…
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Native Silvopasture Trials in New Zealand Hill Country: Research Video
In this research video, we explore the results of native silvopasture trials we have done in New Zealand hill country between 2021 and 2023. The…
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The Potential of Silvopastoralism in New Zealand: Research Video
In this research video, we explore the findings of an Our Land and Water project we did exploring the potential of silvopastoralism in New Zealand.…
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Quantifying the Effect of Trees on Slope Stability in New Zealand Hill Country: Research Video
In this research video, we explore the findings of Raphael Spiekermann’s PhD research that quantified the effects of different tree species on slope stability using…
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Modelling Silvopastoral Trees for Sediment Control in New Zealand Hill Country: Research Video
In this video, we explore the effectiveness of silvopastoral trees in reducing sediment delivery to streams. We discuss targeting tree planting based on landslide susceptibility…
Guidance
Providing Healthy Food for Children in Schools in Aotearoa: Factsheet
This factsheet is for: local and national policymakers; people involved in food programme policy, development and creation; and food producers. It provides the following guidance…
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Our Land and Water Podcast Series
Our Land and Water introduces insights from eight years of science in this podcast series. In each episode you will hear from the scientists and…
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Our Land and Water Podcast Episode 1: How bad is our water quality, really?
For the past eight years, Our Land and Water has funded research with the goal of improving the health of our rivers and lakes here…
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Our Land and Water Podcast Episode 3: What else can we grow here – and where?
Researchers in Our Land and Water have catalogued a wide range of land-use opportunities for Aotearoa that expand the possibilities you might have previously considered…