The soil erosion caused by introduced animals in the mountains of New Zealand. The vegetation in the alpine country around the head-waters of the Waitake River has been destoryed by deer, hare and thar. Burning off the natural tussock to create sheep pasture has added to the problem. Erosion and flooding of valley farms has resulted.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007308
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - New Zealand
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil erosion
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Habitations
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental protection
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Nature - Effects of human beings on
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil erosion
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)