Abstract
Infrared stimulated luminescence ages are presented from the North Westland region, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand. it is concluded that during the period from c.60 ka to c.50 ka podocarp dominated forest was widespread in the lowland portion of Westland. Between Okarito and Westport Dacrydium cupressinum and Nestegis were ubiquitous components of this forest
Link
http://hdl.handle.net/10092/6474
Title | Quaternary geology and stratigraphy of North Westland, South Island New Zealand |
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Author | Rose, Robert Vaughan |
Date | 2011 |
Degree Level | Doctor of Philosophy |
Degree Grantor | University of Canterbury |
Focus | Quaternary geology |
Keywords | Stratigraphy; infrared radiation; forest |
Locality | Weltland; West Coast; South Island; New Zealand |