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Indicators of forest health

New Zealand small stream bordered by native vegetation.

Forests and waterways are connected to the wider environment. Hapū and iwi use observations – ngā tohu o te taiao – as indicators of forest health.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published: 10 April 2024Updated: 9 April 2024Size: 5.61 MB
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