Middle Hill Pastoral Lease - Land Information New Zealand

“RELEASED UNDER THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT”
CONTENTS
PART 1: Introduction........................................................................ 2
Map - Topo / Cadastral. ....................................................... 3
PART 2: Inherent Values .................................................................. 4
2.1 Landscape ................................................................... 4
2.1.1 Landscape Context.......................................... 4
2.1.2 Landscape Description………………………..4
Map – Landscape units and values............................. 5
2.2 Landforms and Geology ............................................. 8
2.3 Climate ....................................................................... 9
2.4 Vegetation................................................................... 9
2.4.1 Ecological Context.......................................... 9
2.4.2 Plant Communities........................................ 10
Map – Botanical values. ........................................... 11
2.4.3 Notable Flora ................................................ 18
2.4.4 Problem Plants .............................................. 20
2.5 Fauna ...................................................................... 21
2.5.1 Bats ............................................................... 21
2.5.2 Birds.............................................................. 21
Map – Bird and Lizard values .................................. 22
2.5.3 Lizards .......................................................... 25
2.5.4 Fish ............................................................... 26
Map – Aquatic values............................................... 27
2.5.5 Invertebrates ................................................. 29
Map – Invertebrate values. ....................................... 30
2.5.6 Notable Fauna............................................... 33
2.5.7 Problem Animals .......................................... 34
2.6 Historic ..................................................................... 34
2.7 Public Recreation...................................................... 35
2.7.1 Physical Characteristics ................................ 35
2.7.2 Legal Access................................................. 35
2.7.3 Activities....................................................... 35
PART 3: Other Relevant Matters and Plans................................. 36
3.1 Consultation.............................................................. 36
3.2 District Plans ............................................................ 36
3.3 Conservation Management Strategies ...................... 37
PART 4: Attachments...................................................................... 38
CHCCO-70334 - Middle Hill CRR
20-5-2005
4.1 Additional Information............................................. 38
4.1.1 Scientific Names of Species ......................... 38
4.1.2 References Cited........................................... 42
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