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Samson Hill Marshes
Description: Samson Hill Marshes.
Type/Class: Marsh and Swamp. 2
Size: 8.4 ha.
Altitude: 0 - 40 m above sea level.
Approximate location: 400 m East and 1.4 km Southeast of the intersection of Chaslands Highway and Waipati Road, Chaslands | NZTM (centre point): E1315190 N4833190
Regional Plan: Water for Otago | Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland no.132, Map F31.
Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council.
Interactive map of Samson Hill Marshes
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| A5 | Scarce in Otago in terms of its ecological or physical character. Less than 15% of swamps and marshes remain in Otago. 2 |
| A1 - A3, A6 - A9 | No relevant information is currently held by the ORC. |
- Composition of Juncus sp., shrubs, red tussock (Chionochloa rubra) and pasture. 2
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.
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Page last updated 5 August 2024
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