Damage by Possums Thichosurus Vulpecula to Erosion-Control Plantings - Proceedings of the First Symposium on Marsupials in New Zealand

Content Partner: Victoria University of Wellington. J.N. Jolly* and E.B. SpurrForest Research Institute, Ilam, Christchurch Poplar and willow cuttings, in the form of long poles, are planted extensively on farm land in order to control soil erosion without retiring the land from grazing. Reports on possum damage to plantings have shown that considerable damage can occur over a wide area. In some...