Are native shrubs a sustainable alternative to radiata pine on steep slopes? Insights using bioeconomic model for hill country farms in New Zealand
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DOI: 10.1080/00288233.2025.2499247
Abstract: ABSTRACT Limited data on native shrubs has hindered direct comparisons with pine radiata as afforestation options for steep slopes on New Zealand hill country sheep and beef farms. This study updated a native shrub sub-model… read more here.
Keywords: native shrubs; radiata pine; model; new zealand ... See more keywords