Smithsonian Report, 1949.—Egbert H. Walker PLATE 9 
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1. PASTURE LAND, HERETAUNGA PLAIN, HAWKES BAY, NORTH ISLAND 
Rich pastures of introduced grasses are often separated by hedges and windbreaks of lombardy poplars 
and Monterey pine or cypress. Turnips or swedes are grown for winter feed. (Photograph by E. G. 
Holt, U.S. Soil Conservation Service.) 
2. BREAST HILL STATION IN THE LOW TUSSOCK LAND OF CANTERBURY PROVINCE, 
SOUTH !JSLAND 
Sheep stations (ranches) are protected by windbreaks of planted pine. The roadside vegetation is little 
grazed and more luxuriant. (Photograph by E. G. Holt, U.S. Soil Conservation Service.) 
