Two Stone Hill Stream Swamp

Description:

Two Stone Hill Stream Swamp.

Type/Class:

Swamp. 2

Size:

5.2 ha.

Altitude:

0 - 40 m above sea level.

Approximate Location:

3 km Northeast of the intersection of Lakeside Road and Taratu Road, Kaitangata.
NZTM (centre point): E1358160 N4874810.

Regional Plan:

Water for Otago
Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.158, Map F40.

Territorial Authority:

Clutha District Council.

 

Two Stone Hill Stream 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.

 

Other Information:

  • Composition of flax and shrubs. 2

 

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 Two Stone Hill Stream Swamp (March 2006)

Aerial view of Two Stone Hill Stream Swamp (March 2006)