Waikato Region

André Duílio Cruz 1264710 Introduction to Environmental Planning ENVP106-15A Environmental Planning Programme FASS Word Count: 1925 University of Waikato Field Trip Report Waihi, Newmont Gold Mine, New Zealand 1. Introduction Mining is an important activity, as it extracts the source of most objects, tools and items that are used in many ways in society. There are drawbacks, however, as it brings environmental and social impacts, like pollution of the waterways, change in

New Zealand’s forests are one of its greatest natural resources, holding significant financial, physical, and spiritual value (DOC, 2013). These forests provide a significant trading resource (Perry, Oren, & Hart, 2008), directly influence soil and flora quality (West, 2006), and contribute to the cultural health of Maori by enhancing their whakapapa (or ‘Connection’ with the land) (Gallagher & Te Atawhai o te Ao, 2011). This resource, however, is under threat through poor management (Levack, Poole

Late stage shrubsThis site is located on Gunn Road on the outskirts of Matamata, Waikato. A tributary of the Waitoa River flows through the middle of the site. The majority of the site has wet soils, and in winter some areas can be prone to flooding, particularly nearer to the stream. Regardless the ground tends to be boggy, particularly in winter. Consequently, this was historically conifer forest or swaps (Waikato Regional Council, n.d.-b). Currently, willow, grass and blackberry dominate the majority

Road 10 minutes out of Molong on the orange road. It is in the central west district, this part of it is cattle country as its terrain makes for good grazing country. There is also flatter country that is used for cropping along the creek beds. The region is also well known for making wine with a few properties grow grapes.

Yogo Sapphires Livvie Brubaker Rapelje High School  Abstract This paper was wrote for Science class in Rapelje High School to describe Yogo Sapphires. Internet sources were used to find the information. This paper teaches how Yogo Sapphires are a resource, where they are in Montana, and how they contribute to Montana. In addition, the paper describes how the source was formed, how it is used, and some controversies that concern the sapphires. Some advantages to Yogo Sapphires are the boost they

Combatant Commander (COCOM) for use as needed by that COCOM. By being aligned to a COCOM, the BCT and its respective Soldiers will receive specific region cultural and language training and also be provided specific training focus as determined by that COCOM. On a rotational basis units within those regionally aligned BCTs will deploy to their designated region to support the COCOM and in return the unit and Soldiers receive invaluable experiences and realistic training. This essay is to discuss how

Strategic Thinking - Quiz 1 1. The market for private-label athletic footwear is projected to grow 2. a.4-6% annually in all 4 regions during the Year 11-Year 20 period. 3. b.10% annually in all four geographic regions during the Year 11-Year 15 period and 8.5% annually in all four regions during the Year 16-Year 20 period. 4. c.8% annually in all four geographic markets during Years 11-15, and then slow gradually to 3% annually in all markets by Year 20. 5. d.10% annually

provinces, and Canada 's regional division is one of a kind. Regionalism in Canada is more prevalent than anywhere else, and each region has a substantial amount of force and sway within Canada. The strength of regionalism in Canada stems from its federal government system, Canada 's geological make-up, and the prominence of the Quebecois. In the context of Canada, “region” will be considered as the provinces within Canada. Regionalism is defined as “The theory or practice of regional rather than

Southern Pride You would be hard pressed to find any Southerner who does not know and understand the sentiment behind the statement, “The South will rise again.” The South is a region within the United States that does not follow the generalized ‘American rule.’ In an effort to identify what makes the South a distinctive region, one must explore the comparisons of culture, education, racism, religion, and identity of the South and its people to the rest of America. Through the use of a wide variety

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Table of Contents 1 Cover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
2 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
4 Location . .