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August 30, 2024
Resources for
Regional Authorities
Paul Sutherland
People in local government can help farms operate in ways that ensure the health of our land and water. Our resources can help you increase your local community’s understanding of the drivers for regulation, undertake effective collaboration, and improve decision-making in catchments.
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Summary
Alternative Feeds to Hit Emissions Targets
Agricultural emissions targets could be met by 2030 by increasing brassica and grains in cattle diets by 20–30%, with stocking rates reduced just 5%, finds…
Interactive Tool
Freshwater Improvement Scenario Builder
The Freshwater Improvement Scenario Builder is a tool for exploring the effect of mitigation strategies and land use change on water quality. It shows the…
Guidance
Forestry Catchment Planner: User Guide
The User Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Forestry Catchment Planner app‘s interface and key features. It helps users understand how to effectively navigate…
Guidance
Monitoring nitrogen in rivers
Nitrogen in water is an essential nutrient for the growth of plants and algae. Whilst nitrogen is naturally present at low levels in rivers, excessive…
Interactive Tool
Forest Catchment Planner app
The Forestry Catchment Planner provides a comprehensive and intuitive platform for understanding plantation forestry harvesting cycles in a geospatial context within New Zealand’s vulnerable landscapes.…
Method
Forestry Catchment Planner documentation website
The documentation site for the Forestry Catchment Planner app is designed to provide users with clear, accessible information on the project’s methodology and data analysis.…
Guidance
Monitoring water clarity and turbidity in rivers
Water clarity and turbidity are commonly used measures of optical water quality. Water clarity (also referred to as visual clarity) is the ability of light…
Guidance
Monitoring total phosphorus in lakes
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for the growth and development of plants and animals. However, elevated phosphorus concentrations in a lake can lead to eutrophication,…
Guidance
Monitoring phosphorus in rivers
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for the growth and development of plants and animals. It occurs naturally as phosphate bound to rocks and soil, and…
Guidance
Monitoring periphyton in rivers
Periphyton is the brown or green slime that grows on stones, wood or any other stable surfaces in streams and rivers. In some situations, it…
Guidance
Monitoring total nitrogen in lakes
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for the growth of plants and algae. Whilst nitrogen is present naturally in lakes, concentrations may be elevated due to…
Guidance
Monitoring macroinvertebrates in rivers
Macroinvertebrates are animals that lack a backbone and, while small, are large enough to be seen with the naked eye. The freshwater environments they inhabit…