Title: Standing my ground : a voice for nature conservation /
Authors: Mark, Alan Francis, 1932-
Year: 2015
Subjects: Mark, Alan Francis,; Conservation of natural resources New Zealand Biography.; Conservationists New Zealand Biography.; Plant ecologists New Zealand Biography.; Conservation of natural resources; Conservationists; Plant ecologists; Conservation of natural resources New Zealand.; Conservationists New Zealand.; Plant ecologists New Zealand.; New Zealand
Abstract: For more than five decades, Alan Mark has been a voice for conservation in New Zealand. From his call in the1960s for establishment of tussock-grassland reserves in South Island high country to his involvement in 2011-13 campaign to save Denniston Plateau from mining, he has been a passionate and effective advocate for preservation of areas of ecological importance.
Contents: Foreword / Sir Geoffrey Palmer -- Formative years -- Research for the Hellaby Trust -- The South Island high country -- The Nardoo Tussock Grassland debate -- Save Manapouri : and beyond -- Quangos I have known -- Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand -- Other research activities -- Engo and local government involvements -- Epilogue : rewards and recognitions.