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Lower Otokia Creek Marsh
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Lower Otakia Creek Marsh
Description:
Type/Class:
Marsh/Saltmarsh 2
Size:
3.0 ha.
Altitude:
0-20 m above sea level.
Approximate location:
Northwest of the intersection of McIntosh Road and Sea View Road, Brighton.
NZTM (centre point): E1392670 N4908530
Regional Plan: Water for Otago.
Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.89, Maps F54.
Territorial Authority:
Dunedin City Council.
Recorded Values:
Value |
Description |
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|---|---|---|
A5 |
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A1-A4, A6-A9 |
No relevant information is currently held by the ORC. |
Other Information:
- Composition of Juncus sp. and gorse (Ulex europaeus). 2
- Some drainage has occurred. 2
- Waterfowl habitat value. 2
- Presence of Black Stilt/Kaki (Himantopus novaezelandiae). 56
- Part of the area includes QEII covenant 5/12/083.
Aerial View of Lower Otokia Creek Marsh (March 2006) Aerial View of Lower Otokia Creek Marsh (March 2006)
Lower Otokia Creek Marsh (2008) “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.
56. Black Stilt at Kaikorai Estuary and Brighton Lagoon, In: The Ornithological Society of NZ - Otago Region Newsletter. No. 6, 2006.
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