Research article
Taxonomy, distribution and ecology of Pachystegia (Compositae): a progress report
B. P. J. Molloy and M. J. A. Simpson
Pages: 1–3
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 105 KB)

Research article
Late Otiran and early Aranuian grassland in central South Island
N. T. Moar
Pages: 4–12
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 620 KB)

Research article
Vittadinia triloba and Rumex acetosella communities in the semi-arid regions of the South Island
P. A. Williams
Pages: 13–22
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 1.6 MB)

Research article
Ecology and distribution of silver beech (Nothofagus menziesii) in the Paringa district, South Westland, New Zealand
P. Wardle
Pages: 23–36
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 2.1 MB)

Research article
Leaching and decomposition of mountain beech litter (Nothofagus solandri: Fagaceae) in a mountain stream
R. G. McCammon
Pages: 37–43
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 337 KB)

Research article
Vegetation analysis of the territorial boundary between red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) and ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus)
M. N. Foggo
Pages: 44–49
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 322 KB)

Research article
Comparison of forest structure and regeneration on Bench and Stewart Islands, New Zealand
Thomas T. Veblen and Glenn H. Stewart
Pages: 50–68
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 1.9 MB)

Research article
Forest patterns and possum densities within podocarp/mixed hardwood forests on Mt. Bryan O'Lynn, Westland
J. D. Coleman, A. Gillman and W. Q. Green
Pages: 69–84
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 2.3 MB)

Research article
The grazing behaviour of sheep (Ovis aries) on a high-country summer range in Canterbury, New Zealand
P. S. Harris and K. F. O'Connor
Pages: 85–96
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 1.2 MB)

Research article
Faunal community structure of eight soft shore, intertidal habitats in the Manukau Harbour
P. R. Henriques
Pages: 97–103
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 423 KB)

Research article
Interactions between native and introduced bees in New Zealand
B. J. Donovan
Pages: 104–116
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 1.6 MB)

Research article
Effects on birds of spraying DDT and DDD in orchards
P. R. Wilson
Pages: 117–124
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 468 KB)

Research article
Some empirical information concerning the diet of moas
C. J. Burrows
Pages: 125–130
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 668 KB)

Research article
Winter use by takahe (Notornis mantelli of the summer-green fern (Hypolepis millefolium in relation to its annual cycle of carbohydrates and minerals
J. A. Mills, W. G. Lee, A. F. Mark and R. B. Lavers
Pages: 131–137
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 1.1 MB)

Research article
Foods of the shining cuckoo (Chrysococcyx lucidus, Aves: Cuculidae) in New Zealand
Brian J. Gill
Pages: 138–140
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 158 KB)

Research article
Ship rats (Rattus rattus L.) in a Pinus radiata plantation [in New Zealand]
M. N. Clout
Pages: 141–145
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 222 KB)

Policy submission
The National Development Bill
New Zealand Ecological Society
Pages: 146–148
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 131 KB)

Conference Resumé
The possible development of a major forestry industry in northern Marlborough
L. W. Vaughan
Pages: 149–150
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
The marlborough catchment board east coast survey: effects of climatic extremes
D. A. MacKay
Pages: 150
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
Mycorrhizas and the spread of beech
G. T. S. Baylis
Pages: 151–153
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
Near-shore sea water quality, Marlborough Sounds
Colin O'Loughlin
Pages: 151
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
Sustainability of resource use in Marlborough Sounds
G. J. Struik and J. R. Bray
Pages: 151
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
Post-glacial vegetation change in coastal Southland
M. S. McGlone
Pages: 153–154
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
Dendrochronology and dendroecology - an introduction
John Ogden
Pages: 154–156
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
Mapping sediment sources in the Harper-Avoca State Forest
M. Paul Mosley
Pages: 156–157
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
Nutrient distribution in a salt marsh
Graeme B. Lindsay
Pages: 157–158
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
Regeneration studies on Tiritiri Matangi Island
Carol J. West
Pages: 158
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
Comparisons of bird populations in exotic plantations and native forest
M. N. Clout
Pages: 159–160
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
The adaptive advantages of delayed implantation in the stoat
C. M. King
Pages: 159
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
A study of the nutritive value of juvenile and adult leaves of Pseudopanax crassifolius
N. D. Mitchell
Pages: 159
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Conference Resumé
Predation by mammals on eggs and nestlings of native and introduced birds in Kowhai Bush, Kaikoura
P. J. Moors
Pages: 160–161
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 572 KB)

Letter to the Editor
Effects of 1080 on non-target species
H. A. Robertson
Pages: 162–163
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 253 KB)

Letter to the Editor
Effects of 1080 on non-target species: a reply
J. A. Peters
Pages: 163–165
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 253 KB)

Letter to the Editor
Divaricating plants and moa browsing: a reply
I. A. E. Atkinson and R. M. Greenwood
Pages: 165–167
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 253 KB)

Letter to the Editor
Evolution of divaricating plants in new zealand in relation to moa browsing
J. B. Lowry
Pages: 165
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 253 KB)

Book Review
Vegetation of Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand. A. F. Mark. National Parks Scientific Series Number 2. National Parks Authority, C/- Department of Lands and Survey, Private Bag, Wellington, 1977. 79 pages, 27 Figures, 2 coloured plates and a vegetation map. Price $5.50
E. J. Godley
Pages: 168–169
Article (pdf file, 281 KB)

Book Review
Plants and Landscape in Westland National Park. Peter Wardle (with illustrations by Keith West). National Parks Scientific Series Number 3. National Parks Authority, C/- Department of Lands and Survey, Private Bag, Wellington, 1979. 168 pp. Price $7.50
Geoff Baylis
Pages: 169
Article (pdf file, 281 KB)

Book Review
Ecology of Kowhai Bush, Kaikoura. D. M. Hunt and B. J. Gill (Editors). Mauri Ora Special Publi- Publication 2 (1979). The Biological Society, University of Canterbury, Christchurch. 54 pp. Available from The Editor, Mauri Ora, Zoology Department, University of Canterbury, Christchurch 1. Price $1.50
Eric Spurr
Pages: 169–170
Article (pdf file, 281 KB)

Book Review
Soil Organisms as Components of Ecosystems. U. Lohm and T. Persson (Editors). 1977. Proceedings of the 6th International Colloquium of the International Society of Soil Sciences. Held in, Uppsala, June 1976. 614 pp. Price about US $33. Ecological Bulletin/NFR 25. ISBN 91-546-0235-1
John Wightman
Pages: 170–171
Article (pdf file, 281 KB)

Book Review
Biology of the Reptilia, Volume 7, Ecology and Behaviour. A A. Carl Gans and Donald W. Tinkle. (Editors). Academic Press, London, 1977. 720 pp. Price $64.25
Donald G. Newman
Pages: 171–173
Article (pdf file, 281 KB)

Book Review
Land Alone Endures, Land Use and the Role of Research. Compiled by L. F. Molloy. New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Wellington. Discussion Paper No.3, 1980. 284 pp. Price $12.00
Alan Nordmeyer
Pages: 173
Article (pdf file, 281 KB)

Annual Report
Annual report for the year ending 30 June 1980
New Zealand Ecological Society Council
Pages: 174–178
Abstract | Article (pdf file, 194 KB)