Braeside Swamp

Description: None available.

Type/Class: Swamp. '2'

Size: 2.6 ha.

Altitude: 0-20 m above sea level.

Approximate location: Maungatua Road, 1.6 km Northeast of Waipori Falls Road, Berwick. NZTM (centre point): E1376630 N4909360

Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.16, Map F57

Territorial Authority: Dunedin City Council.

 

Interactive map of Braeside Swamp

Recorded Values

Value Description
A5 Scarce in Otago in terms of its ecological or physical character. Less than 15% of marshes remain in Otago. '2'
A1-A4, A6-A9 No relevant information is currently held by the ORC.

 

 

Aerial View of Braeside 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.