How cultivation of the Nelson Province is being extended by scientific treatment of the soil; also, how further erosion is being prevented by control of the river catchments. Shows the co-ordinated program in the upper catchment areas and river control in the lower parts of the district. Commentary by Bill Beavis. Photography by George Hobbs.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001789
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - New Zealand
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Soil erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers - Regulation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Soil erosion
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Watershed management
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)