Camp Stream Swamp

Description: Camp Stream Swamp.

Type/Class: Swamp. 2

Size: 7.6 ha.

Altitude: 20-40 m above sea level.

Approximate location: 2.5 km Northeast of the intersection of Lakeside Road and Taratu Road, Kaitangata | NZTM (centre point): E1358300 N4873910.

Regional Plan: Water for Otago | Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.19, Map F40.

Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council.

 

Interactive map of Camp Stream Swamp

Recorded Values

Value Description
A4 High degree of wetland naturalness. 2
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.
Aerial View of Camp Stream 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.