Tools
Search for 'Tools' that can be used to support efficient land management and use of land resources.
We will be adding information on more tools over time. Use the 'Tell us about a resource' facility on this page to let us know about a tool you'd like to see included or a resource you would like added to our list.
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Tools Quantum Map
Provider: NIWA
NIWA Quantum Map is a free, open source, desktop mapping tool based on the popular Quantum GIS application. It is simpler for new users to learn, as it has had some GIS functionality hidden or removed to be less confusing. It also has a custom plugin added to provide easy access to NIWA map data over the internet.
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Tools Riparian Planner
Provider: DairyNZ
A step by step process to design, budget, and prioritise waterway management on your farm.
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River Environment Classification
Provider: NIWA
The REC classification system goups rivers according to several environmental factors that strongly influence the rivers' physical and ecological characteristics.
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SINDI
Provider: Landcare Research
SINDI (soil indicators) is a web-based tool designed to help you interpret the quality or health of a soil you have sampled.
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Suspended-Sediment Yield Estimator
Provider: NIWA
This national GIS ‘layer’ enables reconnaissance-scale estimation of suspended-sediment yields from New Zealand’s rivers and streams.
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Visual Soil Assessment
Provider: BioAgriNomics Ltd
VSA brings alive the study of the soil and plant sciences by presenting graphic images of soil, pasture, and crops in good, moderate and poor condition, and the effects of soil condition on plant performance.
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VMan
Provider: Scion
Vegetation Manager – VMan – has been developed to assist forest managers evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different weed control regimes.
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Yield Table Manager
Provider: ATLAS
ATLAS Yield Table Manager enables the forest manager to ensure that yield tables are used efficiently and reliably throughout the organisation.