Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Date
[ca 1965]-2009
By
Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009
Reference
MS-Group-1785
Description

The collection comprises field books, notebooks and diaries, dating from his school days to his death; research notes on ecological and botanic topics, drafts of books and articles, correspondence and papers relating to his work with the DSIR and Department of Conservation, research notes while at Australian National University, publications, often annotated, and other papers

Source of title - Supplied by Library

Geoffrey Park, a prominent ecologist with a training in botany, worked for the DSIR and, later, independantly in those fields, including writing articles and two books on New Zealand botany and ecology

Quantity: 105 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 4 box(es). 19 Electronic document(s). 8 Linear Metres.

Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Estate of Geoffrey Park, 2009

Transfers: One box of photographs and slides transferred to the Photographic Archive and held as PA-Group-00550. A number of publications transferred to Printed Section (PR-09-0328).

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Format
105 folder(s), 1 volume(s), 4 box(es), 19 Electronic document(s), 8 Linear Metres, Research notes, Publications (Documents), Drafts (Documents), Personal correspondence, Electronic records (Digital records), Manuscripts, Electronic documents
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Manuscript

Maher Swamp botany and conservation assessment

Date: 1992

From: Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9392-089

Description: Assessment made by P N Johnson of Landcare Research, Dunedin Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

An Ecological survey of Haywards Scenic Reserve, Hutt Valley

Date: 1971

From: Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9392-085

Description: Report by Geoffrey Park, prepared for the Lower Hutt City Council Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Research material on Westhaven, Whanganui Inlet

Date: [ca 1986]

From: Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9392-072

Description: Research papers collected by Joyce Parkinson on Golden Bay, Westhaven (Whanganui Inlet) and the Taitapu Goldmine. 'Westhaven' recorded in the papers may be another name for the Whanganui Inlet Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Cumbria papers

Date: 1993-1998

From: Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Reference: 2009-105-2/2

Description: Papers, correspondence and publications relating to Park's visit to Cumbria, UK, and his interest in its natural history. Also, papers relating to the Nicholls family, and particularly to his ancestor, James Nicholls Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Maruia Valley - Report on forests

Date: 1976

From: Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9392-075

Description: Other Titles - Nga Ururoa Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Barrytown Flats - Notes and papers

Date: 1978-1988

From: Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9392-062

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Archaeological site survey report, Eastern Bay of Plenty

Date: 1978

From: Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9392-035

Description: Report on pa sites on the Eastern Bay of Plenty, compiled by Anne L Leahy and Wendy Walsh; with diagrams and sketch plans Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Maori planning kit

Date: [ca 1981]

From: Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9392-098

Description: Printed document, with annotations by Geoff Park, detailing information for Maori on town planning processes relating to land-use. Primarily created for use with land in the Auckland Region Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Correspondence - Papaitonga Lake, Horowhenua

Date: 1983-1986

From: Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9392-025a

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Strategy for restoring the Waikanae River corridor's indigenous ecological values

Date: 1999

From: Park, Geoffrey Nicholls, 1946-2009 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-9392-093

Description: Prepared for the Wellington Regional Council and Kapakanui by Geoff Park's consultancy firm Geoff Park Landscape Ecology and History Quantity: 1 folder(s).