Fernhill Marsh

Description:

None available

Type/Class:

Marsh 2

Size:

0.7 ha.

Altitude:

180-200 m above sea level.

Approximate location:

2 km Southeast of Sutton.
NZTM (centre point): E1376580 N4948450

Regional Plan: Water for Otago.

Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.42, Map F51.

Territorial Authority:

Dunedin City Council

 

Fernhill Marsh

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 Fernfill Marsh (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.