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Kauri growth relative to soil moisture and soil hardness

Document Type
Research Papers, Plot Records, CD, Plans
Author
Barton, I.L.
Project Creator
Barton, I.
Current Holder
Barton, I.
Accession Number
TTT002097
Old Accession Number
TTT000097
Location
40 Isabella Drive, Pukekohe
Other Reference Number
n/a
Future Storage
Franklin District Library Trust Archives
Period
(1973) 2003 -06
Volume
2 lever arch files and 1 CD
Content
Tree diameter measurements using dendrometer bands taken from Oct 03 - May 06; soil moisture data and soil hardness recorded Oct 03 - April 05; Temperature and humidity data automatically recorded hourly in the canopy and on the ground in three plots October 03 - Jun 05. There is a diary of the experiment and some preliminary calculations from various records
Source
Mangatangi, Hunua Ranges about 2 km south of Dam
Future Work
There will be publication after further analysis
Reference
Nil at May 07
General Note
See also material on " The nutrient status of soil and kauri foliage relative to kauri growth " (prov No. TTT000096)
Sort
Data sheets are filed chronologically. Subjects in separate files within lever arch files.
Publish
Nil at May 07
Researchers
Ian Barton
Security
Low
Species
kauri (Agathis australis)
Keywords
Climate Factors, Dendroclimatology, Dendrometer Bands, Forest Influences, Humidity, Rain Fall, Soil Hardness, Soil Moisture, Soil Physics, Temperature, Tree Growth, Water Balance
Subject Areas
  • Climate: Rainfall, temperature & humidity influence on kauri growth.
  • Ecology
  • Soil: Soil hardness as meassured by penetrometer.
  • Growth: Growth of kauri.
  • Dendrochronology: Weather changes as reflected in growth measured by dendrometer bands.
  • Hydrology: Soil moisture levels through the seasons.