Two Stone Hill Stream Swamp

Description: Two Stone Hill Stream Swamp.

Type/Class: Swamp. 2

Size: 5.2 ha.

Altitude: 0 - 40 m above sea level.

Approximate Location: 3 km Northeast of the intersection of Lakeside Road and Taratu Road, Kaitangata.
NZTM (centre point): E1358160 N4874810.

Regional Plan: Water for Otago | Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.158, Map F40.

Territorial Authority: Clutha District Council.

 

Interactive map of Two Stone Hill Stream Swamp

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 - A4, A6 - A9 No relevant information is currently held by the ORC.

 

Other Information

  • Composition of flax and shrubs. 2

 

Aerial view of Two Stone Hill 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.