Braeside Swamp

Description:

None available.

Type/Class:

Swamp. '2'

Size:

2.6 ha.

Altitude:

0-20 m above sea level.

Approximate location:

Maungatua Road, 1.6 km Northeast of Waipori Falls Road, Berwick.
NZTM (centre point): E1376630 N4909360

Regional Plan: Water for Otago.

Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.16, Map F57

Territorial Authority:

Dunedin City Council.

 

Braeside Swamp

Recorded Values:

Value

Description

A5

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

A1-A4, A6-A9

No relevant information is currently held by the ORC.

 

Other Information:

Aerial View of Braeside Swamp (March 2006)

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.