Chris Phillips (CPRM)
Scientist - Soils & Landscapes Team 
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Address: Landcare Research, PO Box
40, Lincoln 7640, New Zealand
Phone: +64 (3) 321 9775
Fax: +64 (3) 321 9998
Academic Qualifications
- BSc (Geology and Geography), Otago University, NZ, 1978
- MSc (Hons) (Earth Science), University of Waikato, NZ, 1980
- PhD (Agricultural Engineering), Canterbury University, NZ, 1989
- PG Dip Com (Applied Computing and Marketing), Lincoln University, NZ, 1999
Professional Affiliations
- New Zealand Geological Society
- New Zealand Hydrological Society
- New Zealand Association of Resource Management (NZARM)
- International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO)
- International Erosion Control Association (Australasia) (IECA) (Past Director)
- Immediate Past-President of New Zealand Association of Resource Management (NZARM)
Role at Landcare Research
- Erosion and slope stability research.
- Erosion processes and the role of vegetation in modifying or mitigating erosion.
- Integrated catchment management.
- Part-time webmaster
- Knowledge management
Current Projects
- Erosion and sediment generation in forests SCION/ENSIS FRST PRogramme
- Hillslope-riparian stability and resilience (this project)
- Integrated catchment management, Motueka River, Nelson (this project)
- Environmental knowledge integration and delivery via www (this project)
Publications
Phillips CJ, Weir P, Quinn J, Marden M, Nelson C 2007. Riparian buffers in the New Zealand Forestry context: are they effective? (Abstract) Conference: Riparian Management in Headwater Catchments: Translating Science into Management Vancouver, Canada, 19-21 Feb 2007.
Marden, M., Rowan, D., Phillips, C. 2007. Stabilising characteristics of New Zealand indigenous riparian colonising plants. Book Chapter, In: ‘Eco- and Ground Bio-Engineering: The use of vegetation to Improve Slope Stability.’ Eds Stokes, A., Spanos, I Norris, E. J. and Cammeraat, E. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Eco-Engineering, 12-17 September 2004, 143-154.
Phillips CJ, Marden M 2006. Sediment generation and sediment yield following harvesting on the Coromandel: implications for management. (Abstract) p 91 in Proceedings of “Resource management under stormy skies: water allocation @ the crossroads? Conference programme and abstracts. November 20-23, 2006, Christchurch.
Heremaia C, Taylor K, Phillips C 2006. Styx 2000-2040: Integration of science, management and community. (Abstract) p 80 in Proceedings of “Resource management under stormy skies: water allocation @ the crossroads? Conference programme and abstracts. November 20-23, 2006, Christchurch.
Fenemor A, Phillips C, Davie T, Young R, Allen W, Harmsworth G, Davies-Colley R, Lauder G, Markham S, Stuart B 2006. The promise of integrated catchment management. (Abstract) p 40 in Proceedings of “Resource management under stormy skies: water allocation @ the crossroads? Conference programme and abstracts. November 20-23, 2006, Christchurch.
Marden, M.; Rowan, D.; Phillips, C. 2006. Sediment sources and delivery following plantation harvesting in a weathered volcanic terrain, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand. Australian Journal of Soil Research 44: 219-232.
Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M. 2006 .Use of Plants for Ground Bioengineering and Erosion & Sediment Control in New Zealand. In: Proceedings of "Soil & Water...too good to lose". Joint annual conference NSW Stormwater Industry Association and the International Erosion Control Association (Australasian Chapter), Parramatta, Sydney June 27-30, 2006. Paper on CD-Rom.
Phillips, C.J.; Allen,W.; Lauder, G.; Kilvington, M.; Fenemor, A. 2006: Integrated catchment management (ICM): integration, knowledge management and the role of collaborative learning. (Abstract). Social Sciences in Resource Management: Global Challenges & Local Responses. 12th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Vancouver, Canada June 3-8, 2006.
Phillips, C.J.; Fenemor, A. 2006: Integrated catchment management - a way forward for sustainable land management. RMupdate 18: 10-11.
Phillips, C.J.; Czernin, A. 2005: Can our native species perform river bank stabilising functions as well as willows? Case of the cabbage tree. (Abstract). Ecology at the waters edge. New Zealand Freshwater Sciences Society and New Zealand Ecological Society in Nelson, 28th August - 1st September 2005.
Phillips, C.J. 2005: Erosion and Sediment Control Using New Zealand Native Plants - What Do We Know? In: Proceedings of Erosion Control Seminar, Protecting the environment as an asset. NZ Institute of Highway Technology, 11-13 September, 2005 Palmerston North.
Czernin, A. and Phillips, C.J. 2005: Below-ground morphology of Cordyline australis (New Zealand cabbage tree) and its suitability for riverbank stabilisation. NZ Journal of Botany 43: 851-864.
Marden, M.; Rowan, D. and Phillips, C.J. 2005: Stabilising characteristics of New Zealand indigenous riparian colonising plants. Plant and Soil 278: 95-105.
Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M. 2005. Reforestation schemes to manage regional landslide risk. Chapter 18 in Landslide Hazard and Risk Edited by Glade, T.; Anderson, M. and Crozier, M.J. p517-547. 2004 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M.; Rowan,D. 2005: Sediment yield following plantation harvesting, Coromandel Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand. Journal of Hydrology (NZ) 44(1):29-44.
Czernin, A. and Phillips, C.J. 2004: Stabilising characteristics of the New Zealand cabbage tree (Cordyline australis). Paper presented at "Eco-engineering: the use of vegetation to improve slope stability" Thessaloniki, Greece, 13-17 Ocotber 2004.
Marden, M.; Rowan, D. and Phillips, C.J. 2004: Stabilising characteristics of New Zealand indigenous riparian colonising plants. Paper presented at "Eco-engineering: the use of vegetation to improve slope stability" Thessaloniki, Greece, 13-17 Ocotber 2004.
Davies-Colley, R. J.; Nagels, J. W.; Smith, R.A.; Young, R.G.; Phillips, C.J. 2004: Water quality impact of a dairy cow crossing a stream. NZJ Marine & Freshwater Research, 38: 569-576.
Basher et al. 2004 Poster International Conference on Sediment and Geochemical Budgets in Geomorphology to honour Professor Olav Slaymaker, June 27th - 30th, 2004, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Phillips, C.J., Allen, W.J., Kilvington, M. 2004. Is knowledge management the answer in ICM? The Motueka River ICM experience. Water - Journal of Australian Water Association May 2004, 63-66.
Marden, M.; Phillips,C.J.; 2004. How do native riparian plants grow - update? Conservation Quorum, Issue.
Phillips, C.J., Allen, W.J. 2003. Is knowledge management the answer in ICM? The Motueka River ICM experience. Paper presented at ICaM: Australian Water Association Catchment Mangement Conference 26-27 November, 2003, University of Western Sydney.
Ekanayake, J.C.; Phillips, C.J. 2003. Reply to the discussion by Tien H.Wu on "Slope stability thresholds for vegetated hillslopes: a composite model". Canadian Geotechnical Journal 40: 1063-1066.
Phillips, C.J. 2003. Where the rubber meets the road: the role of riparian management in ICM? Paper presented at ICaM: Australian Water Association Catchment Mangement Conference 26-27 November, 2003, University of Western Sydney.
Fenemor, A.D., Preston, N., Page, M., Trustrum, N., Basher, L., Phillips, C., Marden, M. and Lawton, M. 2003: The role of agriculture and forestry in mitigating landslides and floods in New Zealand. Invited paper presented at the Japan/OECD Expert Meeting on Land Conservation Indicators, Kyoto, May 2003.
Fahey, B.; Marden, M.; Phillips, C. 2003. Sediment yields associated with forest Harvesting in erodible hill country, Coastal Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand. Journal of Hydrology, (NZ) 42(1): 27-38.
Landcare Research 2003. Researchers measure growth of native youngsters. Discovery, Issue 6, 2003, p5. http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/publications/newsletters/discovery/DiscoveryIssue6.pdf
Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M. 2003. Erosion and stormwater control in the Forest industry: past, present and future? In: Proceedings of the 3rd South Pacific Conference on Stormwater and Aquatic Resource Protection. 14-16 May 2003, Auckland, New Zealand.
Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M.; Rowan,D.; Garrett, L. 2002. Soil loss, vegetation recovery, and sediment delivery to streams following plantation harvesting, Coromandel. Programme abstracts from "All the easy water has gone". New Zealand Hydrological Society annual conference, Blenheim, December 3-6, 2002.
Ekanayake, J.C.; Phillips, C.J. 2002. Slope stability thresholds for vegetated hillslopes: a composite model. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 39: 849-862.
Marden, M.; Phillips,C.J.; 2002. How do native riparian plants grow? Conservation Quorum, Issue 26, 14-15.
Marden, M.; Phillips,C.J.; Rowan, D. 2002. "Soil loss, vegetation recovery, and sediment yield following plantation harvesting, Coromandel - interim results" Programme abstracts from the Soil Quality/ NZ Association of Resource Management Conference in Palmerston North, April 2-5, 2002.
Fransen, P.J.B.; Phillips, C.J.; Fahey, B.D. 2001: Forest road erosion in New Zealand: overview. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms 26: 165-174.
Cussins, T.; O'Halloran, K.; Lilburne, L.;Cochrane, P.; Hickey, C.; Sheppard, D.; Gough, J.; Wickstrom, M.; Eason, C.; Phillips, C. 2000: Ecological risk assessment at contaminated sites in New Zealand. In: Proceedings 2000 CSRC Contaminated Site Remediation: From Source Zoens to Ecosystems, Melbourne, Australia, 4-8 December 2000.
Ekanayake, J.C.; Phillips, C.J. 1999:An energy balance method for stability analysis of vegetated slopes. Canadian Geotechnical Journal 36(6): 1172-1184.
Ekanayake, J.C.; Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M. 1999: A comparison of methods for stability analysis of vegetated slopes. In: Proceedings of the First Asia-Pacific Conference and Trade Exhibition on Ground and Water Bioengineering for Erosion Control and Slope Stabilisation. April 19-21, 1999, Manilla, Philippines. Pp. 411-418.
Ekanayake, J.C.; Phillips, C.J. 1999: A model for determining thresholds for initiation of shallow landslides under unsaturated conditions in the East Coast Region, New Zealand. Journal of Hydrology (NZ) 38(1): 1-28.
Phillips, C.J.; Ekanayake, J.C.; Marden, M. 1999: Can planting pattern make a difference to slope stability? Conservation Quorum 14: 14.
Watson, A.J.; Marden, M.; Phillips, C.J. 1999: Root strength, growth and rates of decay: root reinforcement changes of two tree species and their contribution to slope stability. Plant and Soil 217: 39-47.
Luckman, P.; Laurenson, M.; Douglas, G.; Phillips, C.; Mackay, A.; Walcroft, A.; Dodd, M.; Fung, L. 1999: Designing sustainable farms - plant solutions for eroding hill country. Paper presented at Te Papa Manaaki Whenua Conference April 1999.
Fransen, P.J.B.; Phillips, C.J.; Fahey, B.D. 1998: An overview of forest road erosion in New Zealand. EOS, Transactions, American Geophysical Union 79(45)( November 10, 1998) Supplement.
Phillips, C.J.; Watson, A.J. 1998: New Zealand scientists get to the root of erosion control. Erosion Control, September/October 1998: 26-28.
Watson, A.J.; Marden, M.; Phillips, C.J. 1998; Root strength, growth and rates of decay: a comparative study of the root reinforcement changes of two species and their contribution to slope stability. In: The supporting roots: Structure and function. Proceedings of International Conference, 20-24 July 1998, Bordeaux, France. Book of Abstracts. Proceedings to be published.
Ekanayake, J.C.; Phillips,C. J. 1997: Lighthouse Road landslide, Akaroa - monitoring during remedial work. Transactions of IPENZ 24( 1/CE): 27-35.
Phillips, C.J.; Pruden, C.; Coker, R.J. 1996: Forest harvesting in the Marlborough Sounds - Flying in the face of a storm? New Zealand Forestry May 1996:27-31.
Phillips, C.J.; Watson, A.J. 1994: Structural tree root research in New Zealand: A review. Landcare Research Science Series No. 7. Manaaki Whenua Press. 71p.
Zhang, X.; Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M. 1993: A comparison of earthflow movement rates on forested and grassed slopes, Raukumara Peninsula, North Island, New Zealand. Geomorphology 6: 175-187.
Phillips, C.J.; Davies, T.R.H. 199:1. Determining rheological parameters of debris flow material. Geomorphology 4: 101-110.
Zhang, X.; Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M. 1991: Internal deformation of a fast-moving earthflow, Raukumara Peninsula, New Zealand. Geomorphology 4: 145-154.
Davies, T.R.; Phillips, C.J.; Pearce , A.J.; Zhang, X.B. 1991: New aspects of debris flow behaviour. In: Proceedings of Japan-U.S. Symposium on Snow Avalanche, Landslide, Debris Flow Prediction and Control, Tsukuba, Japan. Pp. 443-451.
Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M.; Pearce, A. 1990: Effectiveness of reforestation in prevention and control of landsliding during large cyclonic storms. In: Proceedings XIX World IUFRO Congress, Montreal, Canada.
Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M.; Rowan, D. 1989: Planning for forestry after Cyclone Bola : a comment. New Zealand Forestry: Nov. 1989.
Phillips, C.J. 1989: Geomorphic effects of Cyclone Bola 1988 - A note. Journal of Hydrology (NZ) 28(2): 142-146.
Phillips, C.J. 1988: Geomorphic effects of two storms on the upper Waitahaia River catchment, Raukumara Peninsula, New Zealand. Journal of Hydrology (NZ) 27(2): 99-112.
Phillips, C.J.; Pearce, A.J. 1986: Terrain stability zoning of the Pouturu and Huiarua Blocks of Tokomaru State Forest. Forest Research Institute Bulletin No. 109.
Phillips, C.J. 1985: Upper Cretaceous and Tertiary geology of the upper Waitahaia River, Raukumara Peninsula, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 28: 595-607.
Phillips, C.J.; Pearce, A.J. 1984: Terrain stability zoning of the Owhena-Mangawhero Block of Tokomaru State Forest. Forest Research Institute Bulletin No. 91.
Phillips, C.J.; Pearce, A.J. 1984: Terrain stability zoning of the Makomako Block of Tokomaru State Forest. Forest Research Institute Bulletin No. 92.
Pearce, A.J.; Phillips, C.J.; Campbell, I.B. 1983: Regolith profiles on slopes underlain by Moutere Gravel Formation, Big Bush State Forest : Hydrologic and geomorphic implications. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics 26: 57-70.
Phillips, C.J.; Nelson, C.S. 1981: Hydrology and sedimentology of an artificial lake - Lake Matahina, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 15: 459-473.
Selected Consultancy Reports
Renard, T.; Meurk, C.; Phillips, C.; Ferriss, S.; Barrabe, A. 2004. Land cover and land use mapping of the Styx River catchment, April 2003 - June 2004. Landcare Research Contract Report LC0405/029 prepared for Christchurch City Council. 24 p plus maps.
Jackson, R.J.; Phillips, C.J.; Ekanayake, J.C. 2001. Hydrology of Waituna Lagoon. Landcare Research Contract Report for Department of Conservation LC0001/139
Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M.; Miller, D. 2000. Review of plant performance for erosion control in the East Coast region. Landcare Research Contract Report LC9900/111 for MAF Policy (unpublished).
Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M. 1999; Ohui Forest monitoring programme; Review and recommendations. Landcare Research Contract Report LC9899/81 for Carter Holt Harvey Forests (unpublished).
Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M. 1999; Review of vegetation-slope stability in plantation forests and risk assessment of Ohui Forest to landsliding. Landcare Research Contract Report LC9899/66 for Carter Holt Harvey Forests (unpublished).
Watson, A.; Phillips, C.J.; Simcock, R. 1998: Rooting depth investigations of indigenous plants: tailings Dam Embankment - Martha Gold Mine, Waihi for Waihi Gold Mining Company. Landcare Research Contract Report LC 9798/90 (unpublished).
Phillips, C.J.; Marden, M. 1996: Mohaka forest storm damage. Landcare Research Contract Report LC9596/121 for Carter Holt Harvey Forests Central Region (unpublished).
Phillips, C.J.; Ekanayake, J.C. 1996: Omoto Forest: Assessment of environmental effects of harvesting. Landcare Research Contract Report LC9596/69 for Timberlands West Coast (unpublished) 34 p.
Hunter, G.; Lynn, I.H. Phillips, C.J. 1996: The susceptibility of land in Canterbury to soil erosion and water quality degradation associated with earthworks and vegetation clearance. Landcare Research Contract Report LC9596/ for Canterbury Regional Council (unpublished).
Phillips, C.J. 1995: Afforestation of Kapitea Farm: Impacts of proposed land preparation. Landcare Research Contract Report LC9495/67 for Timberlands West Coast (unpublished) 29 p.
Phillips, C.J. 1994: Rural land disturbance and vegetation removal controls in New Zealand. Landcare Research Contract Report LC9394/69 for Works Environmental Management (unpublished) 40 p.
Phillips, C.J.; Coker, R.J. 1994: Soil and water impacts of small coupe harvesting in beech forest. Landcare Research Contract Report LC 9394/85 (unpublished) 56 p.