Document Library: Rivers

An index to our poplar and willow documentation

Poplars and willows as bioengineering solutions – learnings from Cyclone Gabrielle

McIvor I, Heslop I, Brooks F

A survey of the bioengineering works (primarily mature willows and poplar trees) on a) the Tūtaekurī River within the Heretaunga Plains Flood Control Scheme and b) the Te Ārai River from Gisborne City water intake to its integration into the Waipoua Flood Protection Scheme was conducted 13 months after Cyclone Gabrielle.

Topics: Erosion Control; Rivers; Poplar Information; Willow Information;

Document Type: Publications;

Root development in poplar and willow clones (a pot study) - Research Brief 05

A range of willow (Salix) and poplar (Populus) clones were used in the study. This information is important for river engineers, land managers and landowners seeking to match planting material to situation.

Topics: Erosion Control; Rivers; Root Systems; Poplar Information; Willow Information;

Document Type: Research Briefs;

Willows at work in the catchment - Research Brief 11

Natural water catchments extend from mountains to sea, collecting water on the way. The erosive power of flowing water increases during periods of high water runoff, e.g. rainstorms. The heavier the rainfall the greater the water volumes and velocity the greater the erosive forces.

Topics: Erosion Control; Farms; Rivers; Willow Information;

Document Type: Research Briefs;

Root excavation of Salix matsudana × alba ‘Moutere’ willow on the Hutt River 2018

Ian McIvor (Plant & Food Research) and Mike Jensen (Greater Wellington Regional Council)

Root excavation of Salix matsudana × alba ‘Moutere’ willow on the Hutt River, Wellington, New Zealand and on the Rangitikei River, Ohakea, New Zealand

Topics: Erosion Control; Rivers; Root Systems; Willow Information;

Document Type: Publications;