Fernhill Marsh

Description: None available

Type/Class: Marsh 2

Size: 0.7 ha.

Altitude: 180-200 m above sea level.

Approximate location: 2 km Southeast of Sutton. NZTM (centre point): E1376580 N4948450

Regional Plan: Water for Otago. Schedule 9 Regionally Significant Wetland, no.42, Map F51.

Territorial Authority: Dunedin City Council

 

Interactive map of Fernhill Marsh

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 Fernfill Marsh (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.