Soil Conservation Technical Handbook
June 2001, Ref. ME404
The Soil Conservation Handbook is a comprehensive collection of information about soil conservation in New Zealand. Part A covers the forms and processes of the main types of erosion in New Zealand while Part B describes the control techniques.
Availability:
- Download PDF of entire document (2.82 MB)
- Download PDFs of parts of the document
- For printed copies contact the New Zealand Association of Resource Management.
Contents:
Part A
- Wind Erosion
- Sheet and rill erosion
- Shallow Mass Movement - slip erosion
- Deep-seated Mass Movement - slides, slumps and flows
- Gully Erosion
- Mountain Lands Erosion
- Sane Dune Erosion
- Earthworks
- Sediment Control - Non Earthworks
Part B
- Cropland Management for Surface Erosion Control
- Pasture Management for Surface Erosion Control
- Fencing Management for Surface Erosion Control
- Pasture Revegetation Practices
- Sand Dune Stabilisation Practices
- Burning Management - Mountain Lands
- Fodder Bank Establishment
- Managed Reversion of Retired Land
- Runoff Control Practices - Lowland
- Dewatering Techniques for Deep-seated Mass Movements
- Gully Control Structures
- Pole Planting
- Erosion Control Forestry
- Shelterbelts
- Runoff Control Practices for Earthworks
- Soil Management Techniques on Earthworks
- Structures for Runoff and Sediment control on Earthworks
- Dust Control Measures for Earthworks
Appendices
Appendix 1 - New Zealand Land Use Capability Classification
Appendix 2 - Erosion Distribution Maps (from the NZLRI)
