Marana Swamp

Description:

Marana Swamp.

Type/Class:

Swamp. 2

Size:

2.49 ha.

Altitude:

40 - 60 m above sea level.

Approximate location:

1.5 km Southwest of the intersection of Clutha River Road and Pannetts Road, Clinton.
NZTM (centre point): E1327730 N4894730.

Regional Plan:

Water for Otago.
Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.95, Map F30.

Territorial Authority:

Clutha District Council.

 

Marana Swamp

Recorded Values:

Value

Description

A5

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

A1 - A4, 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 Marana Swamp (March 2006)

Aerial View of Marana Swamp (March 2006)