An account of the vegetation of D'Urville Island
By: Walls, G.Y. (DSIR, Botany Division. Nelson).
Contributor(s): DSIR, Botany Division. Lincoln.
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BookPublisher: 1982Description: 3 p.Report number: BD-VR--406Subject(s): DURVILLE ISLAND
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The vegetation of D'Urville Island is very complex due to the influence of the harsh Cook Strait climate, geology, topography and Maori and Pakeha occupation. One third of the island has been converted to pasture and the interior contains a large area of mature native forest. There exists a rich orchid flora and mistletoes are common. There are no opossums on the island but pigs and red deer cause great damage to vegetation. A species list is appended. (auth)
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Unpublished Botany Division vegetation report
The vegetation of D'Urville Island is very complex due to the influence of the harsh Cook Strait climate, geology, topography and Maori and Pakeha occupation. One third of the island has been converted to pasture and the interior contains a large area of mature native forest. There exists a rich orchid flora and mistletoes are common. There are no opossums on the island but pigs and red deer cause great damage to vegetation. A species list is appended. (auth)
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