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'''Mid Dome''' is a prominent mountain in the northern [[Southland, New Zealand|Southland]] region that overlooks the township of [[Five Rivers, New Zealand|Five Rivers]] and the [[Waimea Plain (Southland)|Waimea Plain]]. It rises to a height of {{convert|1478|m|ft}}. Surrounding farms at the base of the mountain make up the original Dome (later East Dome) station which lies to the west of the Mid Dome. Mid Dome stands above the upper reaches of the [[Mataura River]], some 7 km south of the township of [[Athol, New Zealand|Athol]]. |
'''Mid Dome''' is a prominent mountain in the northern [[Southland, New Zealand|Southland]] region<ref>{{Cite web |last=Suchanski |first=Alina |date=May 20, 2022 |title=Mid Dome, Southland |url=https://www.wildernessmag.co.nz/trip/mid-dome-southland/ |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=Wilderness Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> that overlooks the township of [[Five Rivers, New Zealand|Five Rivers]] and the [[Waimea Plain (Southland)|Waimea Plain]]. It rises to a height of {{convert|1478|m|ft}}. Surrounding farms at the base of the mountain make up the original Dome (later East Dome) station which lies to the west of the Mid Dome. Mid Dome stands above the upper reaches of the [[Mataura River]], some 7 km south of the township of [[Athol, New Zealand|Athol]]. |
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== Ecological Experiments at Mid Dome == |
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Mid Dome was the source of an experiment during the late 1960s to confront the effects of ongoing land [[erosion]]. In an attempt to reduce erosion [[wilding pines]]. The solution was effective, with the pines spreading quickly over the western slopes of the mountain. In the early 1990s, however, it was noted that the pines were spreading beyond control and efforts have been made since that time to try to control them. Aerial spraying of the pines has been undertaken and has successfully reduced the area covered by the pines. |
Mid Dome was the source of an experiment during the late 1960s to confront the effects of ongoing land [[erosion]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mid Dome Wilding Trees - Environment Southland |url=https://www.es.govt.nz/environment/biosecurity-and-biodiversity/mid-dome-wilding-trees |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=www.es.govt.nz}}</ref> In an attempt to reduce erosion [[wilding pines]] were planted. The solution was effective, with the pines spreading quickly over the western slopes of the mountain. In the early 1990s, however, it was noted that the pines were spreading beyond control and efforts have been made since that time to try to control them.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What we do |url=https://www.middomewildingtreestrust.co.nz/what-we-do/ |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=Mid Dome Wilding Trees |language=en-US}}</ref> Aerial spraying of the pines has been undertaken and has successfully reduced the area covered by the pines. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 13:08, 13 February 2024
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.png)  Mid Dome | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,478 m (4,849 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°35′06″S 168°32′15″E / 45.585°S 168.5375°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | South Island, New Zealand |
Mid Dome is a prominent mountain in the northern Southland region[1] that overlooks the township of Five Rivers and the Waimea Plain. It rises to a height of 1,478 metres (4,849 ft). Surrounding farms at the base of the mountain make up the original Dome (later East Dome) station which lies to the west of the Mid Dome. Mid Dome stands above the upper reaches of the Mataura River, some 7 km south of the township of Athol.
Ecological Experiments at Mid Dome
Mid Dome was the source of an experiment during the late 1960s to confront the effects of ongoing land erosion.[2] In an attempt to reduce erosion wilding pines were planted. The solution was effective, with the pines spreading quickly over the western slopes of the mountain. In the early 1990s, however, it was noted that the pines were spreading beyond control and efforts have been made since that time to try to control them.[3] Aerial spraying of the pines has been undertaken and has successfully reduced the area covered by the pines.
References
- ^ Suchanski, Alina (May 20, 2022). "Mid Dome, Southland". Wilderness Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Mid Dome Wilding Trees - Environment Southland". www.es.govt.nz. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "What we do". Mid Dome Wilding Trees. Retrieved 2024-02-13.