Urban forests - Justin Morgenroth

Audio, Radio New Zealand

A lecturer at Canterbury University's School of Forestry, Justin Morgenroth on new research into the lifesaving role played by trees in the Christchurch earthquakes - and the importance of urban forests for the future of the city.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2310

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Portaloos on the Pine Mound, part of Festival of Flowers. Each portaloo was decorated with various floral features. This one has been decorated in a forest theme.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2309

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Portaloos on the Pine Mound, part of Festival of Flowers. Each portaloo was decorated with various floral features. This one has been decorated in a forest theme.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2307

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Portaloos on the Pine Mound, part of Festival of Flowers. Each portaloo was decorated with various floral features. This one has been decorated in a forest theme.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2313

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Portaloos on the Pine Mound, part of Festival of Flowers. Each portaloo was decorated with various floral features. This one has been decorated in a forest theme.

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 2308

Images, UC QuakeStudies

Portaloos on the Pine Mound, part of Festival of Flowers. Each portaloo was decorated with various floral features. This one has been decorated in a forest theme.

Christchurch residents concerned about impact of asbestos

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Christchurch city council is reconsidering its plan to dump five thousand tonnes of asbestos contaminated rubble in Bottle Lake Forest Park landfill which has been reopened to take earthquake debris.