Camp Stream Swamp

Description:

Camp Stream Swamp.

Type/Class:

Swamp. 2

Size:

7.6 ha.

Altitude:

20-40 m above sea level.

Approximate location:

2.5 km Northeast of the intersection of Lakeside Road and Taratu Road, Kaitangata.
NZTM (centre point): E1358300 N4873910.

Regional Plan:

Water for Otago
Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.19, Map F40.

Territorial Authority:

Clutha District Council.

 

Camp Stream Swamp

Recorded Values:

Value

Description

A4

High degree of wetland naturalness. 2

A5

Scarce in Otago in terms of its ecological or physical character. Less than 15% of swamps remain in Otago. 2

A1-A3, A6-A9

No relevant information is currently held by the ORC.

 

References:

2 Ausseil, A.G., Newsome, P., Johnson, P. (2008) Wetland Mapping in the Otago Region. Landcare Research Contract Report prepared for the Otago Regional Council.

Aerial View of Camp Stream Swamp (March 2006)

Aerial View of Camp Stream Swamp (March 2006)