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River life: ecology of the braided rivers in the Mackenzie Basin teaching resource

Canterbury region

Upper Waimakariri River

Map of New Zealand showing the Canterbury region.

This river life teaching resource is based on the Mackenzie Basin, but the concepts can be applied to rivers anywhere in New Zealand.

Braided rivers are unusual landform features which support many special plants and animals. Their distinctive wildlife and plant communities make them unique worldwide.

Students will research topics such as disappearing river habitat, pest control, and food chains.

Highlights:

Upper Waitaki braided rivers

In the upper Waitaki Basin, Project River Recovery aims to maintain and restore braided river and wetland habitat, helping protect native plants and animals, some of which are only found in, or only breed in, this region.

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Publications

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2012 Meridian sustainability calendar (PDF, 1100K)

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LEARNZ website Register for a conservation/biodiversity virtual field trip

Natural Heritage Collection website offers schools free images of NZ's native species

View the Wildtrack children's nature series on NZ on Screen

Contacts

For more information:

Contact your local DOC office

Or email conservED@doc.govt.nz

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River life: ecology of the braided rivers in the Mackenzie Basin teaching resource

Canterbury region

Learning outcomes

Teaching resource

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Highlights:

Upper Waitaki braided rivers

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Publications

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Contacts