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Upper Waiareka Creek Swamp
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Upper Waiareka Creek Swamp
Description:
None available
Type/Class:
Swamp. 2
Size:
0.4 ha.
Altitude:
80 - 100 m above sea level.
Approximate location:
West of the intersection of Kanes Road and Weston-Ngapara Road, Ngapara.
NZTM (centre point): E1426090 N5017100
Regional Plan:
Water for Otago.
Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.162, Map F61.
Territorial Authority:
Waitaki District Council.
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 - A3, 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 Waiareka Creek Swamp (February 2006)
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Page last updated 19 March 2024
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