Appendix 6 - consultations.nz

Appendix 6:

All completed SNA assessment forms

Appendix to the report:

Napier Significant Natural Areas Assessment

T.S. Cornes, C.L. Kirby, R.L. Johnson, B.D. Clarkson

ERI Report number: 124

Prepared for Napier City Council

Environmental Research Institute

University of Waikato

September 2019

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Table of Contents Hills .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Esk Hill 1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Esk Hill 2 ......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Esk Hill 3 ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Esk Hill 4 ....................................................................................................................................................... 19

Esk Hill 5 ....................................................................................................................................................... 23

Esk Hill 6 ....................................................................................................................................................... 28

Esk Hill 7 ....................................................................................................................................................... 32

Esk Hill 8 ....................................................................................................................................................... 36

Esk Hill 9 ....................................................................................................................................................... 40

Esk Hill 10 ..................................................................................................................................................... 44

Esk Hill 11 ..................................................................................................................................................... 48

Esk Hill 12 ..................................................................................................................................................... 52

Kaiangaroa ................................................................................................................................................... 56

Bluff hill (Mataruahou) ................................................................................................................................ 60

Lake Rotokaramu ......................................................................................................................................... 64

Halliwell Reserve 1....................................................................................................................................... 68

Halliwell Reserve 2....................................................................................................................................... 72

Dolbel Reserve 1 .......................................................................................................................................... 76

Dolbel Reserve 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 80

Otatara Park................................................................................................................................................. 85

Otatara Pa 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 89

Otatara Pa 2 ................................................................................................................................................. 93

Otatara Pa 3 ................................................................................................................................................. 97

Saline plain..................................................................................................................................................... 101

Ahuriri Estuary (Upper Ahuriri).................................................................................................................. 101

Fauna and aquatic habitat in Bioresearchers (2004) report. .................................................................... 107

Ahuriri Estuary (Mid-Ahuriri Estuary) ........................................................................................................ 108


Ahuriri Estuary (Taipo Stream) .................................................................................................................. 113


Ahuriri Estuary (Westshore Reserve Ponds).............................................................................................. 117


Ahuriri Estuary (Westshore Reserve Wetland) .......................................................................................... 123


Ahuriri Estuary (Lower Ahuriri Estuary) ..................................................................................................... 127


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Bayview Wetland ....................................................................................................................................... 131

Ahuriri Plain Wetland ................................................................................................................................ 137

Embankment Road Wetland ..................................................................................................................... 141

Plains .............................................................................................................................................................. 145

Westshore Reserve Bush ........................................................................................................................... 145

Harakeke Reserve ...................................................................................................................................... 150

SH50 planting............................................................................................................................................. 154

Friend’s Bush ............................................................................................................................................. 158

Coastal ........................................................................................................................................................... 162

Esplanade Herbfield................................................................................................................................... 162

References ..................................................................................................................................................... 166

Field sheets adapted from Cornes, Thomson, Clarkson 2012. Significance criterea (Source from Draft National Poicy

Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity, Biodiversity Collaborative Group 2018 pp. 72-76)

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Hills

Esk Hill 1 Site number: 1

Recorder: MC, RJ Grid Ref/GPS: 1933315E, 5631346N Date: 28.2.19

Area m²: 32400.71 Landform: Hill

General information for the site:

Tenure (tick all that apply)

☐ Public √ Private ☐ Māori ☐ Leased ☐ Mixed

Legal status and management (M = Managed, X = No management) management is fenced and/or

pest controlled

No legal

Reserve (TA) M Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)

If mix of legal status estimate % of legally protected:

If managed what are the measures: Fencing and planting

Fencing (tick one)

No fencing

Some fencing x Mostly fenced

Fully fenced

Was entire fence seen? No Year fenced (if known):

Surrounding land use (tick all that apply)

√ Urban subdivisions ☐ Lifestyle blocks

☐ Garden; parkland ☐ Open space; Bare land; Recreation land

☐ Dairying, cropping or horticulture ☐ Sheep, beef or other agriculture

☐ Plantation forestry ☐ Permaculture tree lands; planted natives

☐ Coastal dunes ☐ Indigenous forest or scrub

Photos

Photo No. GPS Longitude / Easting GPS Latitude / Northing Description

1

Overview

4 Vine/shed

3 Overview

5

Site Map

Site Description

A-B: Kunzea robusta dominant vegetation on one side of gully only (patchy with canopy holes and dieback) and

grass cover with weeds. Other side of this block is a diverse planting with much lower canopy and younger. Kunzea

robusta unit has been used to dump organic plant rubbish.

C: Planted weedy site nearby.

D-F: Gully site dominated by Kunzea robusta canopy. Pasture grass groundcover.

Large Kunzea robusta are natural secondary growth, not planted.

Significance Justification criteria to Identify SNA

Significance criteria Rating

(1,2)

Describe why the criteria is met at the site. Leave blank if does not meet

criteria.

Criteria_1 – Representativeness

1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2 Kunzea dominant early successional forest

1B –Habitat for typical suite of indigenous animals

Criteria_2 – Diversity and Pattern

2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Various sprcies planted on one side

2B – Presence of ecotones, gradients or sequences

Criteria_3 – Rarity and Distinctiveness

3A – Habitat for threatened indigenous plant or animal

2 Kunzea robusta

3B – Indigenous species at/near distributional limit

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3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area

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<1% native vegetation left on the hills and one of few remaning kānuka

forest remnants within the Naiper City boundary

3D – Sand dunes, wetlands, or estuaries

3E – Biogenic habitats in the marine environment.

3F – An originally rare ecosystem type

3G – Distinctive assemblage/community or has

special ecological/scientific feature

Criteria_4 – Ecological Context

4A – Large site

4B – Ecological buffer, linkage or corridor 2 Close to other SNA Esk Hill sites

4C – Critical habitat for an indigenous animal species

Habitat and Vegetation Description:

Un

it Nu

mb

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Hyd

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gical

Regim

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Catego

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Co

de

Ch

aracter

Hab

itat area

estimate

Vegetation description

(Dominant species)

1 1 A 6 1 70 Kunzea robusta forest

2 1 A 4 1 30 Mixed podocarp-broadleaved forest

Flora and Fauna:

Include reference of rare, threatened or distinctive plant species seen or known to be, or have been present at the site (provide source and date

of information e.g. SSBI, PNAP, botanical society. Also provide general comments on forest /vegetation composition e.g. dominant canopy

species, understorey species etc.)

Kunzea robusta, Melicytus ramiflorus, Coprosma repens, Cordyline australis, Pseudopanax hybrid, Dodonaea

viscosa, Podocarpus totara, Veronica spp, Sophora tetraptera, Myoporum laetum, Pittosporum crassifolium,

Griselinia littoralis, Corynocarpus laevigatus, Pittosporum eugenioides, Piper excelsa, Solanum laciniatum,

Phormium cookianum, Muehlenbecka spp

Rumex sagittatus, thistle, Alocasia brisbanensis, Pinus, Aredera cordifolia, Eucalyptus, Banksia integrifolia,

Agapanthus praecox, Tropaeolum majus, Chamaecytisus proliferus, pasture grass, Conyza spp, Solanum nigrum,

Ginkgo biloba, Carex leporina, Cortaderia selloana, Persea Americana, Lilium formosanum

Vegetation condition

Rating information

(Tick appropriate level) for each unit. U

nit 1

Un

it 2

Forest/scrub

☐ ☐

Canopy condition

1 Very sparse foliage, many large holes, dieback>20%. ☐ ☐

2 Foliage sparse in some areas, canopy holes uncommon. Some dieback. √ ☐

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3 Foliage mostly dense, only occasional sparse areas, canopy holes rare, very occasional dieback. ☐ √

4 Abundant dense foliage over whole canopy, no canopy holes or dieback. ☐ ☐

Mid Tier 1 No browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Understorey bare. √ ☐

2 Very few browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Scattered seedlings of less palatable species. ☐ ☐

3 Moderate browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Other species relatively abundant. ☐ √

4 Abundant browse palatable species and other species present. ☐ ☐

Ground Cover 1 Bare soil, rock, >20% of forest floor. Ground vegetation (ferns, moss, seedlings etc <45cm tall) absent of uncommon. Leaf litter on remainder of forest floor.

☐ ☐

2 Scattered bare soil & rock. Ground vegetation<20%. Leaf litter on remainder of forest floor. ☐ ☐

3 Bare soil, rock absent or very uncommon. Ground vegetation 25%-50%. Leaf litter on remainder of forest floor.

☐ √

4 No bare soil or rock, or eroding soil. Ground vegetation, abundant, 50%-100%. Leaf letter on remainder.

√ ☐

Fauna

Record all fauna species (exotic and native) seen (including sign) or heard during the survey.

Quail, fantail, bellbird

Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating Estimate

(Tick appropriate level)

Un

it 1

Un

it 2

Notes for dominant

Species etc

Comments & suggested

management

Ground cover

weeds

1 Very common, cover

>50% ground area. ☐ ☐

Solanum nigrum, Tropaeolum

majus,

Rumex sagittatus

Will be shaded out with closed

canopy

2 Common, 10%-50%

ground area. √ ☐

3 Occasional, up to 10%

ground area. ☐ √

4 None present. ☐ ☐

Vine weeds 1 Very common, >50%

canopy cover. ☐ ☐

Aredera cordifolia, Rumex

sagittatus

Poison or pull vine. Take care when

removing tubers to not spread to

other areas 2 Common, 10%50%

canopy cover. √ ☐



4 None present. ☐ √

8

Shrub/Tree

Weeds

1 Very common, <50%

understorey or canopy

cover.

☐ ☐

Pinus, Banksia integrifolia,

Chamaecytisus proliferus, Persea

americana

Drill and poison large trees what

are a seed source

2 Common, 10%-50%


cover. ☐ ☐



cover.

√ √


Pest animals

If evidence of the same pest animal is present in different units, this needs to be indicated.



Unit

1

Unit

2

Notes

Species etc.

Comments suggested

management

Stock 1 Abundant fresh signs (droppings, major tracks and hoof

prints) Stock heard or seen throughout area. ☐ ☐

2 Common fresh sign but sometimes scattered. Occasional

stock heard Or seen, confined to scattered areas on edge. ☐ ☐

3 Sign uncommon. Sign is often old. Only near edges. ☐ ☐

4 No damage. √ √

Human Associated Activities

(Rubbish (organic or inorganic) dumping, Stock grazing, Drainage, Earth works, Erosion, Top dressing, Fire, Vegetation

clearing, Herbicide application, Harvest /vegetation clearing, Planting, Animal pest control, Domestic pets, Fencing)

Unit Activity Impact Suggested Response

2 Planting Positive Continue

Both Rubbish dumping Negative Stop

Notes

Management recommendations

Comment on activities such as pest control, fencing, weed control, time, planting buffers, threatened species

protection and/or habitat restoration within a site.

Remove ecological weeds like Tropaeolum majus. Plant area to link this SNA to other SNA Esk Hill sites. Deter

people from dumping rubbish as it can spread weeds and is a health and safety risk. New native plantings at high

densities to reduce weed invasion.

Notes:

Ranked in Hawkes Bay Regional Council Ecosystem top 30% prioritization layer (Source Data:

hbrc_sde_edit.SDEADMIN.HawkesBay_TerrestrialSites_Top30Percent_Live).

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Esk Hill 2 Site number: 2






Legal status and management (M = Managed, X = No management) management is fenced and/or pest controlled

No legal M Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


If managed what are the measures: Pest control

Fencing (tick one)

☐ No fencing √ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced

Was entire fence seen? No Year fenced (if known):







Photos


3 Overview

6-9 Weta boxes

10-17

Aerial view

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Site Map

Site Description

All Esk sites: Esk Hill originally grazed planted a patch each year. Beginning to plant under Kunzea robusta. Large

Kunzea robusta are natural secondary growth, not planted. Resident society owned. 3 to 4 archaeological sites eg

PA. 53 house lots on Esk Hill.

A, C, D, E, G-I: Kunzea robusta canopy with Pyrrosia epiphytes, Microsorum around them on ground. Lot of natural

regeneration of Corynocarpus laevigatus, Piper excelsum and Kunzea robusta. Young planting area joins on,

Ozothamnus leptophyllus mostly and sparse. Extensive planting and under planting undertaken. Soil well drained,

north facing especially. Alectryon excelsus and Podocarpus totara forest relictual according to marie taylor.

Introduced weta. Beginning to see possums. Weasel presence in gully. Four detention dams. limestone faces.

B: Has an exotic broadleaved unit. Lot of Chamaecytisus proliferus at edge and grassy patches. Deeper gully is steep

with Kunzea robusta canopy and grass groundcover. Potentially grazed. High weed presence.

F: Well drained top ridge abundant Kunzea robusta. Lower half and flats covered in Rubus fruticosus. Steep hill

limestone.



(1,2)

Describe why the criteria is met at the site. Leave blank if does not meet

criteria.





2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Various planted native species

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3A – Habitat for threatened indigenous plant or animal 2 Falcon, weta, Kunzea robusta

3B – Indigenous species at/near distributional limit 2 Phyllocladus trichomainoides


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<1% native vegetation left on the hills and one of few remaning kānuka

forest remnants within the Naiper City boundary




3G – Distinctive assemblage/community or has special

ecological/scientific feature


4A – Large site 2 Largest Napier City hill site




Un

it Nu

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Hyd

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Regim

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Catego

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Co

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Ch

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Hab

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estimate


(Dominant species)


2 1 A 2 2 15 Mixed broadleaved-exotic dominated forest

3 1 A 6 1 30 Kunzea robusta/ Piper excelsum- Melicytus ramiflorus forest

4 1 A 2,6 1 10 Kunzea robusta-Myoporum laetum / Melicytus ramiflorus forest

5 1 A 12, 6 2 30 Kunzea robusta/ Ulex europaeus forest

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Flora and Fauna:




Metrosideros excelsa, Cordyline australis, Pseudeopanax crassifolius, Sophora tetraptera, Dodonaea viscosa,

Podocarpus totara, Hoheria populnea, Corynocarpus laevigatus, Pittosporum crassifolium, Pittosporum

eugenioides, Phormium cookianum, Alectryon excelsus, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Coprosma robusta, Piper

excelsum, Pseudopanax hybrid, Veronica spp. cultivars, Pteris macilenta, Veronica stricta, Sophora microphylla,

Griselinia littoralis, Microsorum pustulatum, Melicytus ramiflorus, Knightia excelsa, Pyrrosia eleagnifolia,

Muehlenbeckia australis, Beilschmiedia tarairi, Melicope ternata, Hedycarya arborea, Hoheria sexstylosa,

Pseudopanax ferox, Pseudopanax crassifolius, Dacrydium cupressinum, Carpodetus serratus, Cyathea medullaris,

Prumnopitys ferruginea, Typha orientalis, Myoporum laetum, Coprosma spathulata, Ripogonum scandens,

Coprosma crassifolia, Myrsine australis, Pseudopanax arboreus, Brachyglottis repanda, Aristotelia serrata,

Ozothamnus leptophyllus, Phormium tenax, Austroderia spp, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Coprosma propinqua,

Plagianthus regius, Nestegis montana, Prumnopitys taxifolia, Rhopalostylis sapida, coprosma grandifolia,

Phyllocladus trichomanoides, Pellaea rotundifolia, passiflora tetranda, Cyperus ustulatus, Teucrium parvifolium,

Blechnum parrisiae

Chamaecytisus proliferus, Pasture grass, Agapanthus praecox, Olea spp, Solanum nigrum, Eucalyptus spp, Rubus

fruticosus, Malus x domestica, Pinus spp, Callistemon spp, Ficus carica, Laurus nobilus, Thistle, Phytolacca octandra,

Pteridium esculentum, Actinidia spp, Paspalum dilatatum, Solanum linnaeanum, Ulex europaeus,

Foeniculum vulgare, Berberis vulgaris, Prunus Americana, Verbena bonariensis, Chichorium intybus, Carex leporina,

Pinus spp.


Rating

information

(Tick appropriate level) for each unit. Unit

1

Unit

2

Unit

3

Unit

4

Unit 5

Forest/scrub

☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Canopy

condition

1 Very sparse foliage, many large holes, dieback>20%. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

2 Foliage sparse in some areas, canopy holes uncommon. Some dieback. ☐ √ √ √ √

3 Foliage mostly dense, only occasional sparse areas, canopy holes rare, very

occasional dieback.

√ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

4 Abundant dense foliage over whole canopy, no canopy holes or dieback. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Mid Tier 1 No browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Understorey bare. √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

2 Very few browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Scattered seedlings of less

palatable species. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √

3 Moderate browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Other species relatively

abundant. ☐ √ ☐ ☐ ☐

4 Abundant browse palatable species and other species present. ☐ ☐ √ √ ☐

Ground Cover 1 Bare soil, rock, >20% of forest floor. Ground vegetation (ferns, moss, seedlings

etc <45cm tall) absent of uncommon. Leaf litter on remainder of forest floor. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

2 Scattered bare soil & rock. Ground vegetation<20%. Leaf litter on remainder

of forest floor. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

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3 Bare soil, rock absent or very uncommon. Ground vegetation 25%-50%. Leaf

litter on remainder of forest floor. ☐ ☐ √ √ ☐

4 No bare soil or rock, or eroding soil. Ground vegetation, abundant, 50%-100%.

Leaf letter on remainder.

√ √ ☐ ☐ √

Fauna


Sparrow, bellbird, falcon, harrier, blackbird, tūī, fernbird, morepork, quail, fantail, kereru, weta

Threats

Pest plants


(Tick appropriate

level)

Unit

1

Unit

2

Unit

3

Unit

4

Unit

5

Notes for dominant

Species etc

Comments &

suggested

management

Ground

cover weeds

1 Very common,

cover >50%

ground area.

☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Solanum nigrum Phytolacca

octandra, Foeniculum

vulgare, Rubus fruticosus

Spray Rubus from

open areas. Other

species should die

under a closed canopy

2 Common, 10%-

50% ground area. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √

3 Occasional, up to

10% ground area.

√ √ √ √ ☐

4 None present. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Vine weeds 1 Very common,

>50% canopy

cover.

☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Actinidia, Rubus fruticosus Remove from open

areas

2 Common,

10%50% canopy

cover.

☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √

3 Occasional, up to

10% canopy

cover.

☐ √ √ √ ☐

4 None present. √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Shrub/Tree

Weeds

1 Very common,

<50%

understorey or

canopy cover.

☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Chamaecytisus proliferus,

Ficus, Ulex europaeus, Prunus

americana, Pinus

Remove self-seeding

species. Drill and

poison trees

2 Common, 10%-

50% understorey

or canopy cover.

☐ √ ☐ ☐ ☐

3 Occasional, up to

10% understorey

or canopy cover.

☐ ☐ √ √ √

4 None present. √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

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Pest animals




Unit

1

Unit

2

Unit

3

Unit

4

Unit

5

Notes

Species

etc.

Comments

suggested

management

Stock 1 Abundant fresh signs (droppings, major

tracks and hoof prints) Stock heard or seen

throughout area.

☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

2 Common fresh sign but sometimes

scattered. Occasional stock heard or seen,

confined to scattered areas on edge.

☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

3 Sign uncommon. Sign is often old. Only

near edges. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

4 No damage. √ √ √ √ √



clearing, Herbicide application, Harvest / vegetation clearing, Planting, Animal pest control, Domestic pets, Fencing)


Potentially grazed Negative Fence from stock

Pest management: 100 bs doc200s Positive Continue

Nest boxes for weta Positive Continue

Planting Positive Continue

Notes




Fence area from stock as currently natural regeneration is begin suppressed. Remove ecological weeds. Continue

pest control. Plant trees at higher densities to create a closed canopy.

Notes



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Esk Hill 3

Site number: 3

Recorder: MC, RJ Grid Ref/GPS: 1932211.75E, 5631140N Date: 1.3.19



Tenure (tick all that apply) ☐ Public ☐ Private ☐ Māori ☐ Leased √ Mixed


No legal

Reserve (TA) x Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)

If mix of legal status estimate % of legally protected: If managed what are the measures: Fencing (tick one) √ No fencing ☐ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):







Photos


1

Overview of mixed unit

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Kunzea robusta behind mixed unit

3

Grass area

Site Map

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Site Description

Very dense forest patch dominated by Kunzea robusta. Has a closed canopy and is likely to be pest managed. Has been under planted. Large Kunzea robusta are natural secondary growth, not planted. An open grass turf area separated sections of the block.



(1,2) Describe why the criteria is met at the site. Leave blank if does not meet criteria.


1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2

Kunzea dominant early successional forest



2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Some diversity of indigenous species



3A – Habitat for threatened indigenous plant or animal 2 Kunzea robusta

3B – Indigenous species at/near distributional limit 2 Pittosporum ralphii

3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 1

<1% native vegetation left on the hills and one of few remaning kānuka forest remnants within the Naiper City boundary




3G – Distinctive assemblage/community or has special ecological/scientific feature


4A – Large site




Un

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Estimate %


(Dominant species)


2 1 A 2 1 20 Sophora - mixed broadleaved forest

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Flora and Fauna:

Include reference of rare, threatened or distinctive plant species seen or known to be, or have been present at the site (provide source and date of information e.g. SSBI, PNAP, botanical society. Also provide general comments on forest /vegetation composition e.g. dominant canopy species, understorey species etc.)

Kunzea robusta, Pittosporum eugenioides, Phormium cookianum, Myoporum laetum, Coprosma repens, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Pittosporum crassifolium, Coprosma robusta, Dodonaea viscosa, Pteris macilenta, Cordyline australis, Corokia x cheesemanii, Arthropodium cirratum, Coprosma hybrid, Pittosporum ralphii, Melicytus ramiflorus, Ozothamnus leptophyllus, Sophora tetraptera, Leptospermum scoparium, Corynocarpus laevigatus, Alectryon excelsus, Pseudopanax arboreus, Rhopalostylis sapida, Piper excelsum, Carex species.

Pasture grass, Paspalum dilatatum, Solanum nigrum, Thistle


Rating information

(Tick appropriate level) for each unit. Unit 1 Unit 2

Forest/scrub

☐ ☐

Canopy condition


2 Foliage sparse in some areas, canopy holes uncommon. Some dieback. ☐ ☐

3 Foliage mostly dense, only occasional sparse areas, canopy holes rare, very occasional dieback. ☐ √

4 Abundant dense foliage over whole canopy, no canopy holes or dieback. √ ☐

Mid Tier 1 No browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Understorey bare. √ ☐


3 Moderate browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Other species relatively abundant. ☐ √



☐ ☐



☐ √


√ ☐

Fauna


Thrush, tūī, blackbird, silvereye, harrier

Threats

Pest plants



Unit 1

Unit 2

Notes for dominant

Species etc

Comments & suggested management

Ground cover weeds

1 Very common, cover >50% ground area.

☐ ☐ Solanum nigrum thistle

Paspalum dilatatum Will be shaded out by a closed

canopy over time 2 Common, 10%-50% ground

area. ☐ ☐

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3 Occasional, up to 10% ground

area. ☐ √

4 None present. √ ☐

Vine weeds 1 Very common, >50% canopy cover.

☐ ☐

2 Common, 10%50% canopy

cover. ☐ ☐

3 Occasional, up to 10% canopy

cover. ☐ ☐

4 None present. √ √

Shrub/Tree Weeds

1 Very common, <50% understorey or canopy cover.

☐ ☐

2 Common, 10%-50%

understorey or canopy cover. ☐ ☐




Pest animals If evidence of the same pest animal is present in different units, this needs to be indicated.



Unit 1 Unit 2 Notes Species etc.

Comments suggested management

1 Abundant fresh signs (droppings, major tracks and hoof

prints) Stock heard or seen throughout area. ☐ ☐


stock heard or seen, confined to scattered areas on edge. ☐ ☐




(Rubbish (organic or inorganic) dumping, Stock grazing, Drainage, Earth works, Erosion, Top dressing, Fire, Vegetation clearing, Herbicide application, Harvest / vegetation clearing, Planting, Animal pest control, Domestic pets, Fencing)


Planting Positive Increase

Likely pest managed Positive Continue

Notes

Management recommendations Comment on activities such as pest control, fencing, weed control, time, planting buffers, threatened species protection and/or habitat restoration within a site.

Plant in canopy gaps. Underplant shade tolerant species in areas of dense canopy. Where possible plant to connect this site with other Esk Hill sites. Continue pest management.

Note

Ranked in Hawkes Bay Regional Council Ecosystem top 30% prioritization layer (Source Data: hbrc_sde_edit.SDEADMIN.HawkesBay_TerrestrialSites_Top30Percent_Live).

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Esk Hill 4

Site number: 4




Tenure (tick all that apply) ☐ Public √ Private ☐ Māori ☐ Leased ☐ Mixed


x No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)

If mix of legal status estimate % of legally protected: If managed what are the measures:

Fencing (tick one) √ No fencing ☐ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):







Photos


2/3

Site view general

Site Map

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Site Description

Young block at Esk Hill Road, well established. Is on private property near houses on a small rise. Dead pine present among shrubland.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area



2A – Indigenous species diversity





3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 2 <1% native vegetation left on the hills in Napier City.






4A – Large site




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Vegetation description (Dominant species)

1 1 A 2 1 100 Mixed broadleaved shrubland

Flora and Fauna:

Include reference of rare, threatened or distinctive plant species seen or known to be, or have been present at the site (provide source and date of information e.g. SSBI, PNAP, botanical society. Also provide general comments on forest /vegetation composition e.g. dominant canopy species, understorey species etc.) Phormium cookianum, Sophora tetraptera, Austroderia spp., Kunzea robusta, Leptospermum scoparium, Pittosporum ralphii, Coprosma robusta, Corokia x cheesemanii, Pteris tremula, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Pittosporum eugenioides, Cordyline australis, Melicytus ramiflorus, Veronica stricta, Dodonaea viscosa, Hoheria angustifolia Pasture grass, Cotoneaster glaucophyllus, Pinus spp., thistle, Solanum nigrum, Conyza spp.

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Rating information

(Tick appropriate level) for each unit. Unit 1

Forest/scrub

☐

Canopy condition

1 Very sparse foliage, many large holes, dieback>20%. ☐

2 Foliage sparse in some areas, canopy holes uncommon. Some dieback. ☐

3 Foliage mostly dense, only occasional sparse areas, canopy holes rare, very occasional dieback. √

4 Abundant dense foliage over whole canopy, no canopy holes or dieback. ☐

Mid Tier 1 No browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Understorey bare. ☐

2 Very few browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Scattered seedlings of less palatable species. ☐

3 Moderate browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Other species relatively abundant. ☐

4 Abundant browse palatable species and other species present. √


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2 Scattered bare soil & rock. Ground vegetation<20%. Leaf litter on remainder of forest floor. ☐


☐

4 No bare soil or rock, or eroding soil. Ground vegetation, abundant, 50%-100%. Leaf letter on remainder. √

Fauna Record all fauna species (exotic and native) seen (including sign) or heard during the survey.

Fantail

Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating Estimate (Tick appropriate level)

Unit 1 Notes for dominant Species etc


Ground cover weeds


☐

Solanum nigrum Will be shaded out with canopy closure

2 Common, 10%-50% ground area. ☐

3 Occasional, up to 10% ground area. √

4 None present. ☐

Vine weeds 1 Very common, >50% canopy cover. ☐

2 Common, 10%50% canopy cover. ☐

3 Occasional, up to 10% canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. √

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐

Cotoneaster glaucophyllus pinus

Cut or drill and poison

2 Common, 10%-50% understorey or

canopy cover. ☐

3 Occasional, up to 10% understorey or

canopy cover. √

4 None present. ☐

Pest animals



Unit 1 Notes Species etc.


Stock 1 Abundant fresh signs (droppings, major tracks and hoof prints) Stock heard or seen throughout area.

☐

2 Common fresh sign but sometimes scattered. Occasional stock

heard or seen, confined to scattered areas on edge. ☐

3 Sign uncommon. Sign is often old. Only near edges. ☐

4 No damage. √

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Planting

Pest plant control

Notes


Remove ecological weeds. Plant to reduce exposed margins. Plant to connect SNA to others.

Notes

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Esk Hill 5

Site number: 5


Area m²: 27638 Landform: Hill




No legal M Reserve (TA) M Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


Fencing (tick one)


Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):







Photos


1

General overview of vegetation

2/3

Pond/ecotone

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Site Map

Site Description

Kunzea robusta canopy. There is a small pond/lake in the site with ecotones from raupō and Lemna in water and grasses and Carex around edge. SNA terrain is a mix of flats and steep gully. A walkway runs through. Planting has begun under Kunzea robusta canopy. Large Kunzea robusta are natural secondary growth, not planted. High Solanum nigrum presence. Pest managed.









2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 High species diversity

2B – Presence of ecotones, gradients or sequences 2 Sedge and grass to Typha orientalis and Lemna





<1% native vegetation left on the hills and one of few remaning kānuka forest remnants within the Naiper City boundary.

3D – Sand dunes, wetlands, or estuaries 2 Small wetland present





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4A – Large site




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1 1 A 6 1 90 Kunzea robusta/ Piper excelsum forest

2 4 B 24 25 23 1 10 Typha orientalis/ Paspalum distichum Carex spp. wetland

Flora and Fauna:


Myoporum laetum, Pyrrosia eleagnifolia, Corynocarpus laevigatus, Blechnum parrisiae, Microsorum pustulatum, Griselinia littoralis, Veronica stricta, Asplenium polyodon, Muehlenbeckia australis, Dicksonia squarrosa, Pittosporum eugenioides, Pittosporum ralphii, Piper excelsum, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Pteris tremula, Melicytus ramiflorus, Plagianthus regius, Podocarpus totara, Cyathea dealbata, Brachyglottis repanda, Coprosma robusta, Phormium cookianum, Kunzea robusta, Dodonaea viscosa, Cordyline australis, Sophora tetraptera, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Nestegis montana, Nestegis cunninghamii, Prumnopitys taxifolia, Helichrysum lanceolatum, Typha orientalis, Lemna spp, Cyperus ustulatus, Polystichum richardii, Veronica spp. cultivar

Solanum nigrum, Verbena bonariensis, Paspalum distichum, pasture grasses, Foeniculum vulgare, Pinus radiata, Rubus fruticosus, Erigeron karvinskianus, Helminthotheca echioides


Rating information

(Tick appropriate level) for each unit.

Unit 1 Unit 2

Forest/scrub

☐ ☐

Canopy condition



3 Foliage mostly dense, only occasional sparse areas, canopy holes rare, very occasional dieback. √ √


Mid Tier 1 No browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Understorey bare. ☐ ☐


3 Moderate browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Other species relatively abundant. ☐ ☐

4 Abundant browse palatable species and other species present. √ √


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Wetland/Estuary Unit:2

Description (tick appropriate category)

Lake √ Shallow water <2m √

Swamp ☐ Marsh ☐ Fen☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐

Grass/sedge meadow √

Deciduous margin ☐ Saline ☐ Other (describe)

Water in the system?

Yes √ No ☐ Evidence of water level changes?

Yes☐ No √ Unsure ☐

Degree of water turbidity

Clear ☐ Water Quality

Algal blooms ☐ Pollution ☐

Translucent ☐

Opaque √

Plant Communities (enter % cover)

Wetland vegetation

Sedge/grass 60 Herbs 40 Shrubs

Trees

Wetland margin vegetation

Sedge/grass 100 Herbs

Shrubs

Trees

Pasture

Wetland Hydrophyte %

OBL 35 FACW 20 FAC 25 FACU 20 UPL

Plant vigour in wetland Wetland Wetland margin

High ☐ Medium ☐ Low ☐ High √ Medium ☐ Low ☐

Invasive species in wetland: cover %

Distribution (circle) single patch >1 patch continuous

Invasive species in margin: cover %


Source of water: spring √ surface flows ☐ stream/river ☐ precipitation only ☐

Erosion/Disturbance Wetland Wetland margin

Comments No disturbance

Fauna


Fantail, chaffinch, blackbird, dragonfly, tūī

Threats Pest plants


Unit 1

Unit 2

Notes for dominant species etc


Ground cover weeds

1 Very common, cover >50% ground area. ☐ ☐

Erigeron karvinskianus Spray

2 Common, 10%-50% ground area.

√ √

3 Occasional, up to 10% ground area. ☐ ☐


Vine weeds 1 Very common, >50% canopy cover. ☐ ☐

Rubus fruticosus Spray

2 Common, 10%50% canopy cover. ☐ ☐


cover. √ ☐


Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐ ☐

Pinus Remove any seedlings



3 Occasional, up to 10% understorey

or canopy cover. √ ☐


Pest animals

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Stock 1 Abundant fresh signs (droppings, major tracks and hoof prints) Stock heard or seen throughout area. ☐ ☐





Human Associated Activities (Rubbish (organic or inorganic) dumping, Stock grazing, Drainage, Earth works, Erosion, Top dressing, Fire, Vegetation clearing, Herbicide application, Harvest / vegetation clearing, Planting, Animal pest control, Domestic pets, Fencing)


Pest managed Positive Continue

Planting Positive Continue at higher densities

Dogs off leash Neutral

Notes


Plant in canopy gaps to close the canopy. Underplant dense canopy areas with shade tolerant species. Continue pest control. Plant areas between other Esk Hill sites to increase connectivity. Plant wetland species in and around the pond.

Notes


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Esk Hill 6

Site number: 6






x No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


Fencing (tick one) √ No fencing ☐ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced








Photos


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Mixed broadleaved unit

2

Kunzea robusta unit

Site Map

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Site Description

Development planting of a previously grazed site. Species diverse however there is a lot of bare ground. Broadleaved mix with lot of exotics. 2nd unit is native with grass groundcover. Some Kunzea robusta regeneration is present among grasses.









2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Planted, species diverse






<1% native vegetation left on the hills within the Naiper City boundary. Contains some remnant Kunzea.






4A – Large site




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1 1 a 2 2 60 Mixed native-exotic broadleaved forest

2 1 a 6 2 1 40 Mixed broadleaved- Kunzea robusta forest

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Flora and Fauna:


Griselinia littoralis, Coprosma repens, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Pittosporum eugenioides, Coprosma hybrid, Corynocarpus laevigatus, Pittosporum crassifolium, Veronica stricta, Cordyline australis, Myoporum laetum, Pittosporum ralphii, Coprosma robusta, Kunzea robusta, Phormium tenax, Dodonaea viscosa, Phormium cookianum cultivar

Callistemon spp, Hydrangea macrophylla, Acer spp, Agapanthus praecox, pasture grass


Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐ ☐

Canopy condition



3 Foliage mostly dense, only occasional sparse areas, canopy holes rare, very occasional dieback.

√ √



2 Very few browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Scattered seedlings of less palatable species.

☐ ☐

3 Moderate browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Other species relatively abundant. √ √



√ ☐



☐ ☐


☐ √

Fauna


Thrush, tūī, sparrow

Threats

Pest plants


Unit 1 Unit 2 Notes for dominant Species etc


Ground cover weeds


☐ ☐

Agapanthus praecox Spray or had remove

2 Common, 10%-50% ground

area. ☐ ☐


area. √ ☐



☐ ☐


cover. ☐ ☐


cover. ☐ ☐


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Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐ ☐

Hydrangea, Acer spp, cultivars

Remove if reproducing

2 Common, 10%-50% understorey

or canopy cover. ☐ ☐


understorey or canopy cover. √ ☐


Pest animals






☐ ☐








Weed management Posiitve Continue


Notes


Fence from stock. Underplant exotic dominant areas with naitves. Plant to reduce margins and connect to other SNA sites.

Notes

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Esk Hill 7

Site number: 7






No legal m Reserve (TA) m Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


Fencing (tick one) ☐ No fencing √ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? No Year fenced (if known):







Photos Mark photo points on map with a cross. Indicate direction of photographs taken with arrow.


3

Weedy entrance

1

Carex/unit 2

Site Map

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Site Description

This block is all built up planting, with Kunzea robusta the dominant species. High amount of weeds at the entry. There is a poorly drained gully at the bottom with rush and sedgeland (Unit 2). Drainage ditches are present. A walking track runs through starting at pavilion. Large Kunzea robusta are natural secondary growth, not planted. Rabbit seen.


Significance criteria Rating (1,2)

Describe why the criteria is met at the site. Leave blank if does not meet criteria.





2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Diverse planting of species












4A – Large site 2 Second largest hill site in Napier City




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1 1 A 6 1 90 Kunzea robusta /Pteris tremula forest

2 5 B 23 24 1 10 Kunzea robusta / Carex spp- Cyperus ustulatus- Juncus pallidus forest

Flora and Fauna:


Dodonaea viscosa, Sophora tetraptera, Coprosma robusta, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Kunzea robusta, Podocarpus totara, Veronica stricta, Cordyline australis, Carex secta, Carex geminata, Pittosporum eugenioides, Plagianthus regius, Pteris tremula, Carpodetus serratus, Coprosma areolata, Piper excelsum, Myoporum laetum, Solanum laciniatum, Alectryon excelsus, Melicytus ramiflorus, Brachyglottis repanda, Pseudopanax lessonii, Myrsine australis, Nestegis montana, Sophora microphylla, Prumnopitys taxifolia, Elaeocarpus dentatus, Melicope ternata,

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Muehlenbeckia spp, Juncus pallidus, Phormium cookianum, Hoheria angustifolia, Cyperus ustulatus, Coprosma hybrid

Conyza spp, thistle, pasture grasses, Paspalum dilatatum, Cichorium intybus, Foeniculum vulgare, Verbena bonariensis, Solanum nigrum, Helminthotheca echioides


Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐ ☐

Canopy condition



3 Foliage mostly dense, only occasional sparse areas, canopy holes rare, very occasional dieback. √ ☐

4 Abundant dense foliage over whole canopy, no canopy holes or dieback. ☐ √




4 Abundant browse palatable species and other species present. √ √


☐ ☐



☐ ☐


√ √

Fauna


Fantail, greywarbler, quails, rabbit

Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating

Estimate (Tick appropriate level)



Ground cover weeds


☐ ☐

Thistle Verbena bonariensis Cichorium intybus Solanum

nigrum

Planting to close canopy should eliminate these


area. √ ☐


ground area. ☐ √



☐ ☐


cover. ☐ ☐




Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐ ☐

2 Common, 10%-50%

understorey or canopy cover.

☐ ☐

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☐ ☐


Pest animals






☐ ☐




4 No damage.

√ √




Pruning around paths Negative Limit


Pest management Positive Continue

Notes


Pruning of plants could be limited to only when plants are creating a hazard along paths. Continue pest management. Plant in canopy gaps to reduce weeds. Plant around the margins of the site to connect blocks within the SNA and this site to other Esk Hill sites.

Notes


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Esk Hill 8

Site number: 8


Area m² : 4797.61 Landform: Hill




x No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


If managed what are the measures:











1/2

Site overview

Site Map

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Site Description

Young block at Heipipi Drive, well established. Is on private property near houses on a small rise. Mixed broadleaved shrubs to small trees.








2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Diverse but has Metrosideros excelsa and cultivars











4A – Large site




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Flora and Fauna:


Sophora tetraptera, Kunzea robusta, Cordyline australis, Phormium cookianum, Pittosporum eugenioides, Dodonaea viscosa, Coprosma robusta, Veronica stricta, Hoheria angustifolia, Hoheria populnea, Leptospermum scoparium, Meryta sinclairii, Podocarpus totara, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Metrosideros excelsa, Rhopalostylis sapida, Griselinia lucida, Melicytus ramiflorus, Alectryon excelsus, Plagianthus regius, Pittosporum crassifolium, Aristotelia serrata, Coprosma repens, Pittosporum ralphii, Veronica spp. cultivar

Pasture grass, garden variety shrubs at edges by properties


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Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐

Canopy condition










☐



√

4 No bare soil or rock, or eroding soil. Ground vegetation, abundant, 50%-100%. Leaf letter on remainder. ☐

Fauna


Fantail

Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating




Ground cover weeds

1 Very common, cover >50% ground area. ☐


3 Occasional, up to 10% ground area. ☐

4 None present. √




4 None present. √

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐

2 Common, 10%-50% understorey or canopy

cover. ☐


canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. √

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Pest animals




Unit 1

Notes Species etc.



☐




4 No damage. √





Notes


Plant canopy gaps densely. Plant to connect SNA to others on Esk Hill.

Notes

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Esk Hill 9

Site number: 9







No legal

Reserve (TA) M Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one)


Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known): only temporary electric









1

Overview of canopy and grass

2

Overview and stock fence

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Site Map

Site Description

Kunzea robusta canopy dominates. Large Kunzea robusta are natural secondary growth, not planted. Bare understorey throughout and pasture grass ground cover only. Currently has stock in it and temporary electric fence is up. Pest managed. Young plantings around the edge of the site.













3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of are 1







4A – Large site



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1 1 A 6 1 Kunzea robusta forest

Flora and Fauna:


Kunzea robusta, Melicytus ramiflorus, Piper excelsum

Pasture grass, Rubus fruticosus


Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐

Canopy condition





Mid Tier 1 No browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Understorey bare. √



4 Abundant browse palatable species and other species present. ☐


☐



☐


Fauna


Tūī

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Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds




4 None present. √


Rubus fruticosus Spray to remove


3 Occasional, up to 10% canopy cover. √

4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds 1 Very common, <50% understorey or canopy cover.

☐


cover. ☐


canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. √

Pest animals



Unit 1

Notes Species etc.



√ Stock

present Fence off




4 No damage. ☐




Pest managed Positive Continue

Grazed Negative Fence to remove stock

Plantings Positive Continue

Notes


Build a permanent fence to eliminate stock from the site. Plant within canopy gaps to close the canopy. Plant around the margins and between stands to reduce the area exposed to external conditions. Increase planting density in current plantings. Plant to connect to other Esk Hill sites. Continue pest management.

Notes


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Esk Hill 10

Site number: 10







No legal


Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one)

√ No fencing ☐ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced










2

Overview with weeds

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Kunzea robusta over grass

4/5

Track

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Gully with Rubus fruticosus

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Site Map

Site Description Canopy is sparse and dominated by Kunzea robusta. There is a gully in the middle. Very weedy especially high presence of Rubus fruticosus. Large Kunzea robusta are natural secondary growth, not planted. Steep banks either side. High fantail presence noted.


Significance criteria Rating (1,2) Describe why the criteria is met at the site. Leave blank if does not meet

criteria.

















4A – Large site



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Flora and Fauna:


Muehlenbeckia spp, Austroderia spp, Kunzea robusta, Coprosma robusta, Ripogonum scandens, Pteris tremula, Pseudopanax hybrid, Veronica stricta

Rubus fruticosus, Verbena bonariensis, Ulex europaeus, Foeniculum vulgare, Anredera cordifolia, Cotoneaster glaucophyllus, Conyza spp, Pinus spp, Paspalum dilatatum, Helminthotheca echioides, Crataegus monogyna, Aredera cordifolia


Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐

Canopy condition


2 Foliage sparse in some areas, canopy holes uncommon. Some dieback. √

3 Foliage mostly dense, only occasional sparse areas, canopy holes rare, very occasional dieback. ☐



2 Very few browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Scattered seedlings of less palatable species. √




☐

2 Scattered bare soil & rock. Ground vegetation<20%. Leaf litter on remainder of forest floor. √


☐


Fauna


Sparrow, pheasant, fantail, blackbird

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Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating




Ground cover weeds


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Foeniculum vulgare Rubus fruticosus

Spray Rubus.

2 Common, 10%-50% ground area. √


area. ☐

4 None present. ☐


☐

Rubus fruticosus Anredera cordifolia

Spray vines. Hand remove Anredera where possible.


cover. √


cover. ☐

4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐

Ulex europaeus Cotoneaster glaucophyllus Pinus

Drill and poison Pinus and Cotoneaster


or canopy cover. √


understorey or canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. ☐

Pest animals






☐



3 Sign uncommon. Sign is often old. Only near edges.

☐

4 No damage. √





Notes


Fence area from stock. Plant around the margins of the site to connect blocks within the SNA and this site to other Esk Hill sites. Remove ecological weeds.

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Esk Hill 11

Site number: 11






No legal x Reserve (TA) x Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)











Photos.


1

Asparagus scandens

2

Inside site, Kunzea robusta over grass cover

3

Overview of site

Site Map

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Site Description

Well-established canopy of Kunzea robusta in the gully with grass groundcover. No understorey present. Asparagus scandens is present. Lot of Foeniculum vulgare at entry. Large Kunzea robusta are natural secondary growth, not planted. Underplanting would benefit this SNA. Opposite is a young hillside planting.




















4A – Large site




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Flora and Fauna:


Pteris tremula, Kunzea robusta, Pseudopanax hybrid, Coprosma robusta

Foeniculum vulgare, thistle, pasture grass, Hedera helix, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Rubus fruticosus, Solanum nigrum, Asparagus scandens, Aredera cordifolia, Carex leporina

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Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐

Canopy condition




4 Abundant dense foliage over whole canopy, no canopy holes or dieback. √






☐



☐



Blackbird

Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating




Ground cover weeds


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Foeniculum vulgare Solanum nigrum

Will be shaded out with a closed canopy.



4 None present. ☐


Asparagus scandens Anredera cordifolia

Cut, spray and dig out tubers



4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐


canopy cover. ☐


or canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. √

Pest animals






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4 No damage. √

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1 planted Positive Continue

Notes


Remove ecological weeds. Densely plant to fill canopy gaps.

Notes


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Esk Hill 12

Site number: 12






No legal


Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


Fencing (tick one)

☐ No fencing √ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):


☐ Urban subdivisions √ Lifestyle blocks



√ Plantation forestry ☐ Permaculture tree lands; planted natives




1

Overview

2

Big pine and entrance

Site Map

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Site Description

Kunzea robusta dominated hillside, with some grassland above hill rd. Some limestone exposed throughout. Large Kunzea robusta are natural secondary growth, not planted.

B: High Pinus presence with young Pinus around. Plantation of Pinus behind. Cortaderia selloana and grass around the site. Orchard on other side of road





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2 Contains some remnant Kunzea in canopy









<1% native vegetation left on the hills within the Naiper City boundary. Remnant kānuka in canopy.






4A – Large site




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1 1 A 6 1 100 Pinus/Kunzea robusta forest

Flora and Fauna:


Kunzea robusta, Sophora microphylla, Sophora tetraptera, Coprosma robusta

Pinus spp, Calystegia sylvatica, Rubus fruticosus, Chamaecytisus proliferus, Cortaderia selloana, pasture grass

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Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐

Canopy condition










☐



☐


Fauna


Sparrows, harrier

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


☐

Calystegia silvatica Rubus fruticosus Cortaderia selloana

Hand remove or spray



area. √

4 None present. ☐


☐

Rubus fruticosus Calystegia silvatica

Hand remove or spray



cover. √

4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐

Pinus spp Chamaecytisus proliferus Cut or drill and poison


or canopy cover. √



4 None present. ☐

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Pest animals







☐




4 No damage. √




1 Chopped pines Positive Need to make sure gaps are replanted


Notes


Remove ecological weeds. Connect blocks by planting. Fully fence from stock. Plant canopy gaps densely. Plant to connect to other Esk Hill SNA.

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Kaiangaroa

Site number: 13

Recorder: MC, RJ, BC Grid Ref/GPS: 1932238E, 5629198N Date: 1.3.19




Legal status and management (M = Managed, X = No management) management is fenced and/or pest controlled m No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one) ☐ No fencing ☐ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced √ Fully fenced





√ Dairying, cropping or horticulture ☐ Sheep, beef or other agriculture



Photos


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Adjoining young planting

2

Tallest Myoporum laetum

3/4/5/6

Overview

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Site Description

Planted hillside with 7m tallest trees. Adjoining is a much younger planting. Veronica speciosa is in road reserve nearby only 1. A walking path runs the full length of the SNA.





1A – Typical indigenous vegetation of the area







3B – Indigenous species at/near distributional limit 2 Planted Pittosporum ralphii

3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 2 <1% native vegetation is left on the hills in Napier City






4A – Large site

4B – Ecological buffer, linkage or corridor



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Pittosporum ralphii, Sophora tetraptera, Kunzea robusta, Ozothamnus leptophyllus, Phormium cookianum, Myoporum laetum, Coprosma repens, Dodonaea viscosa, Pittosporum crassifolium, Olearia solandri, Hoheria angustifolia, Austroderia spp, Leptospermum scoparium, Rhopalostylis sapida

Solanum nigrum, pasture grass

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Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐

Canopy condition



3 Foliage mostly dense, only occasional sparse areas, canopy holes rare, very occasional dieback. x



2 Very few browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Scattered seedlings of less palatable species. x




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4 No bare soil or rock, or eroding soil. Ground vegetation, abundant, 50%-100%. Leaf letter on remainder. x


Blackbird

Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating




Ground cover weeds


Solanum nigrum Will be shaded out when canopy closes



4 None present. ☐




4 None present. √

Shrub/Tree Weeds


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cover. ☐


canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. √

Pest animals






☐




4 No damage. √

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planting Positive Continue

Managed area Positive Continue

Notes


Plant natives at higher density to close canopy. Try to connect to other SNA sites by planting.

Notes

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Bluff hill (Mataruahou)

Site number: 19

Recorder: MC, RJ, TC, CK Grid Ref/GPS: 1936899E, 5622698N Date: 26.02.19



Tenure (tick all that apply) √ Public ☐ Private ☐ Māori ☐ Leased ☐ Mixed



Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


If managed what are the measures: Pest control

Fencing (tick one) ☐ No fencing √ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced




√ Garden; parkland ☐ Open space; Bare land; Recreation land





Photo No. GPS Longitude / Easting GPS Latitude / Northing Description 1

Vegetation regeneration

2

Underplanting 3/4/5

Vegetation/overview

15

Concrete stream

Site Map

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Site Description

Native forest bush patch surrounded by exotic vegetation in a steep gully. Walking track runs through the site. Upper and lower areas have had grass maintenance. There is some planting of natives along the concrete. Other bank along drain is weedy. Planted Veronica and Agathis australis along track. Natural regeneration of Piper excelsum and Corynocarpus laevigatus. Pest management poisoning in area. Pampas at edge of surveyed area.

Significance Justification criteria to Identify SNA Significance criteria Rating



1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2 Has old native trees. However, Metrosideros excelsa, Agathis australis

and Vitex lucens are outside distribution limit



2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Various native plant species but not all native to the area











4A – Large site




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1 3 A 2 1 100 Mixed broadleaved forest

Flora and Fauna:


Meryta sinclairii, Myoporum laetum, Phormium tenax, Cordyline australis, Alectryon excelsus, Corynocarpus laevigatus, Metrosideros excelsa, Podocarpus totara, Piper excelsum, Arthropodium cirratum, Pseudopanax ferox, Melicope ternata, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Kunzea robusta, Pittosporum eugenioides, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Coprosma repens, Dodonaea viscosa, Myrsine australis, Melicytus ramiflorus, Sophora microphylla, Veronica spp,

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Hoheria sexstylosa, Sophora tetraptera, Agathis australis, Beilschmiedia tawa, Asplenium bulbiferum, Pteris tremula, Hedycarya arborea, Cyathea dealbata, Dacrydium cupressinum, Vitex lucens, Rhopalostylis sapida, Pittosporum crassifolium, Griselinia littoralis, Pseudopanax hybrid, Cyathea medullaris, Hoheria populnea, Entelea arborescens

Chamaecytisus proliferus, Cotoneaster glaucophyllus, Hedera helix, Conyza spp, Eriobotrya japonica, Acacia spp, Robinia pseudoacacia, Eucalyptus spp, Tradescantia fluminensis, Trachycarpus fortunei, Delairea odorata, Crassula spp, Populus alba, Cortaderia selloana at border Piptatherum miliaceum


Rating information


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Canopy condition










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Tūi, kereru, bellbird, fantail, sparrow, Kaka visiting – anecdotal

Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating




Ground cover weeds


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Hedera helix, Tradescantia fluminensis, Crassula spp

Cut and poison ivy Hand remove T. fluminensis and

Crassula

2 Common, 10%-50%

ground area. √


ground area. ☐

4 None present. ☐


☐

Hedera helix, Delairea odorata Cut and poison ivies

2 Common, 10%50%

canopy cover. ☐


canopy cover. √

4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐ Cotoneaster glaucophyllus,

Trachycarpus fortuna, Chamaecytisus proliferus, Robinia pseudoacacia

Hand remove or poison. Trees can be kept standing if no danger to the public

2 Common, 10%-50%


√

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4 None present. ☐






☐




4 No damage. √




1 Mowing grass negative Stop mowing inside SNA

1 Pruning negative Stop pruning away from paths

1 Planting Positive Increase planting to close canopy

1 Pest control Positive Continue pest control

Notes


Increased planting to create a closed forest canopy. Stop mowing the area. Plant natives into the connected exotic dominant areas to increase size and connectivity. Remove environmental weeds. Investigate reducing the amount of concrete in the area.

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Lake Rotokaramu

Site number: 20






x No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one) ☐ No fencing ☐ Some fencing √ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):


☐ Urban subdivisions √ Lifestyle blocks


☐ Dairying, cropping or horticulture √ Sheep, beef or other agriculture



Photos


7/8

Margin/fence/maimai

1/2/6/10/17/18

Overview of lake

3

Grey heron/Eleocharis

Site Map

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Site Description

Non-draining Peat wetland - lot of Lemna, Eleocharis sedge and Typha orientalis common in water. 30 percent vegetation is Eleocharis. Juncus and pasture weeds, willows present in and out. Ricciocarpos natans- Nationally endangered present. No fish – anecdotal. Drained 1920 and cleared by digger. 99% private owned on Napier City boundary side. Potential for willow removal. Some parts protected.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 1 Eleocharis Typha orientalis

1B –Habitat for typical suite of indigenous animals 1 Freshwater wetland birds present


2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Various wetland species



3A – Habitat for threatened indigenous plant or animal 1 Ricciocarpos natans


3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 2 The largest freshwater wetland in the city

3D – Sand dunes, wetlands, or estuaries 2 Wetland





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1 5 B 22 23 25 2 100 Eleocharis sphacelata- Typha orientalis-Juncus wetland

Flora and Fauna:

Include reference of rare, threatened or distinctive plant species seen or known to be, or have been present at the site (provide source and date of information e.g. SSBI, PNAP, botanical society. Also provide general comments on forest /vegetation composition e.g. dominant canopy species, under

Typha orientalis, Kunzea robusta, Glossostigma elatinoides, Ricciocarpos natans (threatened), Eleocharis sphacelata, Lemna, Azolla

Paspalam distichum, pasture weeds, Salix fragilis, Salix cinerea, Rubus fruticosus, Crataegus monogyna, Juncus spp, Ulex europaeus, Persicaria maculosa

Wetland/Estuary Unit: 1


Lake √ Shallow water <2m √ Swamp √ Marsh

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Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐

Grass/sedge meadow √ Deciduous margin ☐ Saline ☐ Other (describe)

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Water in the system? Yes √ No ☐ Evidence of water level changes?

Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐

Degree of water turbidity

Clear ☐ Water Quality Algal blooms √ Pollution √

Translucent ☐

Opaque √


Wetland vegetation Sedge/grass 20 Herbs 0 Shrubs 0 Trees 5


Sedge/grass 90 Herbs 5 Shrubs 0 Trees 5 Pasture

Wetland Hydrophyte % OBL 50 FACW 25 FAC 25 FACU

UPL


High √ Medium ☐ Low ☐ High √ Medium ☐ Low ☐

Invasive species in wetland: cover % 5 Distribution (circle) single patch >1 patch x continuous

Invasive species in margin: cover % 90 Distribution (circle) single patch >1 patch continuous x

Source of water: spring √ surface flows ☐ stream/river ☐ precipitation only ☐

Erosion/Disturbance Wetland WeWetland margin


Agricultural activity

Grazed

Fauna


Pukeko, swallow, sparrow, tūī, harrier, spoonbill, dabchick, grey teal, bittern, white-faced heron, fantail, shag, mallard, Australian shoveller, brown teal, blackbird, rail, Nz dragonfly, Green and golden bell frog

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


No pest weeds



4 None present. ☐





4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐

Salix spp Drill and poison


cover. √


canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. ☐

Pest animals






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4 No damage. √

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1 Maimai duck hut Neutral

1 Grazing on the other side Negative Exclude stock from SNA

Notes


Fully fence SNA from stock. Plant margins to increase site and provide and ecotone from wetland to forest. Remove ecological weeds.

Notes

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Halliwell Reserve 1

Site number: 23






No legal X Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


Fencing (tick one) open gate ☐ No fencing ☐ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced √ Fully fenced








Photos


4-6

Overview

1

Passionfruit vine

3

Dacrycarpus dacrydioides dominated

Site Map

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Site Description

Totally planted in 2012, very species diverse. Dacrycarpus dacrydioides dominated in low flatter area, 6 to 8 metre trees. No areas of closed canopy. Pinus plantation behind which may be potential problem. Gardens are at the edges with exotics.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2 Species diverse. Flat area kahikatea dominant



2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Planted various











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1 1 A 4 1 100 Mixed broadleaved-Dacrycarpus dacrydioides forest.

Flora and Fauna:


Pittosporum eugenioides, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Phormium tenax, Dacrydium cupressinum, Austroderia spp, Cordyline australis, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Pseudopanax hybrid, Coprosma robusta, Carpodetus serratus, Podocarpus totara, Hoheria sexstylosa, Myoporum laetum, Melicytus ramiflorus, Sophora microphylla, Phormium cookianum, Coprosma repens, Leptospermum scoparium, Kunzea robusta, Alectryon excelsus, Hoheria sexstylosa, Dodonaea viscosa, Veronica stricta, Sophora tetraptera, Pittosporum ralphii, Knightia excelsa

Rubus fruticosus, Paspalum dilatatum, Passiflora caerulea, Rumex sagittatus, Lolium arundinaceum, Foeniculum vulgare, Prunus spp, Calystegia sylvatica, pasture grass

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Rating information


Forest/scrub

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☐



☐


Fauna


Fantail, silvereye, tūī, blackbird

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


☐

Lolium arundinaceum Rubus fruticosus Foeniculum vulgare

Spray Rubus. Others die under canopy shade


area. ☐


area. √

4 None present. ☐


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Passiflora caerulea Calystegia silvatica Rubus fruticosus

Spray Rubus. Others had remove and poison stumps.


cover. √


cover. ☐

4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐

Prunus Drill and poison if reproducing

2 Common, 10%-50%



understorey or canopy cover. √

4 None present. ☐

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Pest animals





Stock 1 Abundant fresh signs (droppings, major tracks and hoof prints) Stock heard or seen throughout area. ☐




4 No damage. √




1 Planted Positive Continue

Notes


Remove ecological weeds. Plant natives denser. Try to plant to join to other Halliwell SNA.

Notes

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Halliwell Reserve 2

Site number: 24





√ Public ☐ Private ☐ Māori ☐ Leased ☐ Mixed



Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


Fencing (tick one) open gate

☐ No fencing ☐ Some fencing √ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):







Photos


6/7

Overview

1-3

Younger plantings

Site Map

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Site Description

Totally planted in 2012. Surrounded by gardens. Some young plants at top and within. Lower than Halliwell 1, 6m height trees. Upper vegetation only reaches 1 to 3m. Terrain is a steep hill.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2 Contains mixed broadleaved with coastal species



2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Planting is species diverse. However, Metrosideros excelsa, Fuscospora

fusca, Agathis australis and Vitex lucens are outside distribution limit











4A – Large site




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1 1 A 11 1 100 Mixed broadleaved-podocarp shrubland

Flora and Fauna:


Coprosma robusta, Alectryon excelsus, Podocarpus totara, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Sophora tetraptera, Knightia excelsa, Plagianthus regius, Dodonaea viscosa, Corynocarpus laevigatus, Pittosporum ralphii, Pennantia corymbosa, Olearia solandri, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Pittosporum eugenioides, Dacrydium cupressinum, Phormium tenax, Metrosideros excelsa, Cordyline australis, Sophora microphylla, Pseudopanax hybrid, Kunzea robusta, Myoporum laetum, Leptospermum scoparium, Pittosporum crassifolium, Melicope ternata, Agathis australis, Vitex lucens, Beilschmiedia tawa, Entelea arborescens, Veronica stricta, Sophora prostrata, Pseudopanax arboreus, Fuscospora fusca, Myrsine australis

Paspalum dilatatum, Hedera helix, pasture grass, Convolvulus arvensis, Solanum nigrum

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Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐

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☐



☐


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Blackbird, harrier

Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating




Ground cover weeds


☐

Pasture grass Solanum nigrum

Will be shaded out in time



4 None present. ☐


Hedera helix Convolvulus arvensis

Hand remove and spray



4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐


canopy cover. ☐


canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. √

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Pest animals






☐




4 No damage.

√




Planted Positive Continue

Pest animal control Positive Continue

Notes


Remove ecological weeds. Plant natives at higher densities. Try to plant to connect to other SNA sites.

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Dolbel Reserve 1

Site number: 26







Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


If managed what are the measures: Planting, has care group

Fencing (tick one) ☐ No fencing ☐ Some fencing √ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):


☐ Urban subdivisions ☐ Lifestyle blocks





Photos


2

Stile into site

3

Track and vegetation

4/6

Character of canopy

Site Map

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Site Description

Fenced native broadleaved forest with some sections of closed canopy. Walking tracks run through the forest. Adjacent patch of young planted native trees. Natural regeneration of Dacrycarpus dacrydioides and Dodonaea viscosa. Large Kunzea robusta are natural secondary growth, not planted. Clianthus maximus (threatened – nationally critical) is planted.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2 Broadleaved native forest. However, Vitex lucens, Fuscospora fusca, Agathis

australis and Metrosideros excelsa are outside distribution range



2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 High planted species diversity











4A – Large site




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Flora and Fauna:


Coprosma repens, Cordyline australis, Rhopalostylis sapida, Podocarpus totara, Agathis australis, Pittosporum eugenioides, Dacrydium cupressinum, Alectryon excelsus, Dodonaea viscosa, Pseudopanax hybrid, Cyathea dealbata, Hoheria sexstylosa, Pteris tremula, Melicytus ramiflorus, Poa spp, Prumnopitys taxifolia, Myrsine australis, Astelia spp, Myoporum laetum, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Sophora microphylla, Veronica spp, Coprosma robusta, Pittosporum crassifolium, Clianthus maximus, Griselinia littoralis, Fuscospora fusca, Metrosideros excelsa, Corynocarpus laevigatus, Vitex lucens, Kunzea robusta, Piper excelsum, Veronica stricta, Pseudopanax discolor, Leptospermum scoparium, Olearia solandri, Elaeocarpus dentatus, Sophora prostrata, Carpodetus serratus, Ripogonum scandens, Sophora tetraptera, Corokia x cheesemanii, Arthropodium cirratum, Melicope ternata, Phormium tenax cultivar. Nephrolepis cordifolia, Conyza spp, Iris spp Abies spp, pasture grass, Persea americana, Solanum nigrum

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Rating information


Forest/scrub

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Canopy condition










√



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Fauna


Fantail, tūī, blackbird, silvereye, sparrow, myna

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


Nephrolepis cordifolia

Hand removal



4 None present. ☐




4 None present. √

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐

Persea americana No action needed if not reproducing


cover. ☐


canopy cover. √

4 None present. ☐

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Pest animals






☐




4 No damage. √




Dogs off leash Neutral

Walking track Positive Increase plantings along walking track

Planting Positive Continue planting

Pruning Negative Only prune if plantings interfering with safety along walkway

Notes


Comment on activities such as pest control, fencing, weed control, time, planting buffers, threatened species protection and/or habitat restoration within a site.

Increased and denser planting of ecologically appropriate species to reduce weeds and help develop the forest to become humid enough for later successional species. Fully fence from stock. Remove ecological weeds like Nephrolepis cordifolia. Plant along hill to connect Dolbel sites.

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Dolbel Reserve 2 Site number: 27








Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


If managed what are the measures: planting. Has care group

Fencing (tick one)

☐ No fencing ☐ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced √ Fully fenced








Photos


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2

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3

Forest overview

4

Entrance

7 Path and vegetation

8 Perimeter

10 Fenceline

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Site Map

Site Description

A: Young planted forest with younger plantings within. Steep hillside with low canopy surrounded by

park/farmland. Species diverse. Exotic specimen trees ie oak in nearby land. Walking track through. Young planting

is adjoining the SNA.

B: Native planting on steep hillside, species diverse. Surrounded by agriculture and parkland. Closed canopy in

centre. Piper excelsum natural regeneration in places. Pseudopanax laetus planted. Track through middle. Oak

regeneration in some places.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2 Diverse native plantings but not all species native to the area



2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 High diversity but Metrosideros excelsa, Fuscospora truncata and Vitex lucens are outside distribution range





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2 <1% native vegetation is left on the hills in Napier City






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Corynocarpus laevigatus, Dodonaea viscosa, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Sophora microphylla, Pittosporum

tenuifolium, Alectryon excelsus, Pittosporum eugenioides, Melicytus ramiflorus, Pittosporum crassifolium, sophora

tetraptera, Vitex lucens, Pseudopanax hybrid, Coprosma robusta, Melicope ternata, Cordyline australis, Fuscospora

truncata, pseudopanax discolor, Beilschmiedia tawa, Phormium tenax, Pseudopanax arboreus, Podocarpus totara,

Brachyglottis repanda, Rhopalostylis sapida, Carpodetus serratus, Leptospermum scoparium, Coprosma repens,

Kunzea robusta, Veronica stricta, Dacrydium cupressinum, Aristotelia serrata, Entelea arborescens, Hoheria

populnea, Knightia excelsa, Metrosideros robusta, Pteris tremula, Piper excelsum, Hoheria sexstylosa, Dicksonia

squarrosa, Corokia x cheesemanii, Prumnopitys taxifolia, Metrosideros excelsa, Pseudopanax laetus, Pseudowintera

colorata, Veronica spp. Cultivar. Pasture grasses, thistles, Solanum nigrum, Conyza spp, Prunus spp, Rubus

fruticosus, Tradescantia fluminensis, Pastinaca sativa, Cupressaceae spp, Agapanthus praecox, Lilium formosanum,

Eucalyptus spp.

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Forest/scrub

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Canopy condition










☐



☐


Fauna


Fantail, kereru, silvereye, sparrow, blackbird

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


☐ Tradescantia fluminensis, Agapanthus praecox, Lilium formosanum

Hand remove


area. ☐


area. √

4 None present. ☐


☐ Rubus fruticosus Spray


cover. ☐

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cover. √

4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐ Prunus, Eucalyptus Can leave if not reproducing


or canopy cover. ☐



4 None present. ☐

Pest animals






☐




4 No damage. √





1 Pruning Negative Only prune if plantings interfering with safety along walkway

1 Planting Positive Increase plantings and plant denser

Notes




Plant the area to link the two parts of the SNA to each other and to Dobel 1. Plant at higher densities to increase

canopy cover and reduce weeds. Remove ecological weeds like Rubus fruticosus.

Notes

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Otatara Park

Site number: 29






No legal x Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one) ☐ No fencing √ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):







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9

Kereru 11/12

Path and vegetation

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Site Description

Planted small park with exotic and cultivars at the top. Centre and lower section well-established natives has been underplanted. Garden-like perimeter with Acacia regeneration. Bare ground with leaf litter. Dodonaea viscosa regeneration. Coprosma regeneration too.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2 Contains broadleaved forest species



2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Species diverse, Vitex lucens, Agathis australis and

Metrosideros excelsa out






Planted in 1993. Less than 10% left of forest vegetation in Napier City boundary






4A – Large site




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Flora and Fauna:


Entelea arborescens, Coprosma repens, Austroderia spp, Corokia x cheesemanii, Dodonaea viscosa, Pittosporum ralphii, Arthropodium cirratum, Corokia cotoneaster, Pseudopanax discolor, Coprosma robusta, Pseudopanax laetus, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Phormium cookianum, Pittosporum eugenioides, Sophora tetraptera, Cordyline australis, Griselinia littoralis, Metrosideros excelsa, Cyathea dealbata, Plagianthus regius, Podocarpus totara, Melicope ternata, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Alectryon excelsus, Hoheria populnea, Solanum laciniatum, Pteris tremula, Myrsine australis, Asplenium bulbiferum, Corynocarpus laevigatus, Pseudopanax arboreus, Pseudopanax crassifolius, Vitex lucens, Sophora microphylla, Dacrydium cupressinum, Kunzea robusta, Pseudopanax hybrid, Agathis australis, Clianthus maximus, Rhopalostylis sapida, Coprosma cultivars, Veronica spp. cultivar, Phormium cultivar. Agapanthus praecox, Acacia spp, Solanum nigrum, Prunus spp, Carex leporina, Liriodendron tulipifera, Trachycarpus fortunei, Salix cinerea

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Forest/scrub

☐

Canopy condition







3 Moderate browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Other species relatively abundant. √



☐



☐


Fauna


Kereru, fantail, bellbird

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


Solanum nigrum



4 None present. ☐




4 None present. √

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐

Prunus and Acacia regen

Drill and poison over time


canopy cover. ☐


canopy cover. √

4 None present. ☐

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Pest animals






☐


stock heard or seen, confined to scattered areas on edge. ☐


4 No damage.

√




1 Pruning Negative Only prune if vegetation is a hazard

1 Spraying Positive/Negative Removes weeds but can reduce natural regerenation as well

1 Mowing Negative Reduce so natural regerenation can happen

Notes


Increase canopy by planting in gaps and planting around the margins. Remove regenerating exotic trees. Make sure this is done slowly so it won’t create large canopy gaps.

Notes

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Otatara Pa 1 Site number: 30





☐ Public ☐ Private √ Māori ☐ Leased ☐ Mixed


No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII) M Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one)

☐ No fencing √ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced √ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):



☐ Garden; parkland √ Open space; Bare land; Recreation land




Photos


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Overview

Site Map

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Site Description

Kunzea robusta dominated vegetation with some sparse areas. Trees felled on hillside. Pasture grass is the ground cover. Canopy height of 4m in the gully and ridges. Dry and well drained land.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2 Kunzea dominant early succession forest.














4A – Large site

4B – Ecological buffer, linkage or corridor 2 Close to other Pa sites and Tutaekuri River



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Flora and Fauna:


Kunzea robusta, Coprosma robusta, Myoporum laetum

Rubus fruticosus, Pasture grass, Lupinus spp, Foeniculum vulgare

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Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐

Canopy condition










☐



☐



Swallow

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


☐

Lupinus Foeniculum vulgare

Will get shaded out by a closed native canopy



4 None present. ☐





4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐


canopy cover. ☐


canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. √

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Pest animals






☐




4 No damage. √




1 Tree felling - species unknown


Notes


Remove ecological weeds. Plant to reduce margins and join to other Otarata Pa SNA sites.

Notes

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Otatara Pa 2

Site number: 31

Recorder: MC, RJ Grid Ref/GPS: 1928991E, 5615228.5N Date: 2.3.19






No legal

Reserve (TA)


Agreement (RC)


Fencing (tick one)

☐ No fencing ☐ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced √ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):







Photos


2

Dieback and grass cover

4/5

Overview

Site Map

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Site Description

10m tall Myoporum laetum canopy. Bare understorey, only pasture grass and Rubus fruticosus groundcover. Some dieback of Myoporum laetum. Many of the trees have galls on the bark.



















4A – Large site




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1 1 A 2 1 100 Myoporum laetum forest

Flora and Fauna:


Myoporum laetum, Coprosma robusta, Pteris tremula, Phormium cultivar

Rubus fruticosus, Pasture grass

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Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐

Canopy condition










☐



☐


Fauna


Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds





4 None present. ☐





4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐


cover. ☐


canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. √






☐




4 No damage. ☐

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Notes


Plant to fill canopy gaps and connect to other SNA sites.

Notes

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Otatara Pa 3

Site number: 32

Recorder: MC, RJ Grid Ref/GPS: 1929088.875E, 5615074.5N Date: 2.3.19






No legal

Reserve (TA)


Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one)

☐ No fencing ☐ Some fencing √ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced








Photos


7/8

Overview

Site Map

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Site Description

Dominated by Myoporum laetum and Chamaecytisus proliferus. 8m high canopy height. Lot of weeds in the groundcover as well as pasture grass. Some rubbish dumping.











3A – Habitat for threatened indigenous plant or animal 2

Kunzea robusta








4A – Large site




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1 1 a 2 1 50 Myoporum laetum - mixed broadleaved forest

2 1 a 2 1 50 Sophora tetraptera-Chamaecytisus proliferus-Coprosma robusta forest

Flora and Fauna:


Myoporum laetum, Sophora tetraptera, Phormium cookianum, Cordyline australis, Phormium tenax, Pittosporum ralphii, Kunzea robusta, Alectryon excelsus, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Corynocarpus laevigatus, Coprosma robusta, Dodonaea viscosa, Veronica stricta, Pteris tremula, Blechnum novae-zelandiae, Coriaria arborea, Pittosporum eugenioides, Sophora tetraptera

Foeniculum vulgare, Rubus fruticosus, pasture grass, Chamaecytisus proliferus, Eriobotrya japonica, Malus x domestica, Piptatherum miliaceum, Paspalum dilatatum, Calystegia sylvatica, Solanum nigrum, Crataegus monogyna Ligustrum lucidum

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Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐ ☐

Canopy condition




☐ √


Mid Tier 1 No browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Understorey bare. √ √


☐ ☐




☐ ☐



☐ ☐


√ √

Fauna


Greywarbler, chaffinch, blackbird, tūī

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


☐ ☐

Foeniculum vulgare Rubus fruticosus

Spray Rubus


area. √ √


ground area. ☐ ☐



☐ ☐

Rubus fruticosus Calystegia silvatica

Spray


cover. √ ☐


canopy cover. ☐ √


Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐ ☐

Chamaecytisus proliferus Eriobotrya japonica Ligustrum

lucidum Drill and poison trees

2 Common, 10%-50%

understorey or canopy cover. √ √




Pest animals

100







☐ ☐








All Rubbish Negative Deter people from dumping

All Pest control Positive Continue

Notes


Fully fence site. Remove rubbish and deter people from dumping as it is a hazard. Plant under exotic canopy and kill the exotics as the natives come up to take over the canopy. Plant area to connect to other SNA sites.

Notes

Classed in Hawkes Bay Regional Council Ecosystem prioritization layer (Source Data: hbrc_sde_edit.SDEADMIN.HawkesBay_TerrestrialSites_Top30Percent_Live).

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Saline plain

Ahuriri Estuary: Site number 14 is a combination of site sheets: Upper Ahuriri Estuary (14-1), Mid-Ahuriri Estuary

(14-2), Taipo Stream (14-3), Westshore Reserve ponds (14-4), Westshore Reserve wetland (14-5) and Lower

Ahuriri Estuary (14-6). All site sheets given below.

Ahuriri Estuary (Upper Ahuriri) Site number: 14 -1

Recorder: MC, RJ, TC, CK Grid Ref/GPS: 1930305.125E, 5627119.5N Date: 27.3.19

Area m² (excluding water): 563511.6 Landform: Saline plain



☐ Public ☐ Private ☐ Māori ☐ Leased x Mixed


No legal

Reserve (TA)


Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one)


Was entire fence seen? √ Year fenced (if known):

102




√ Dairying, cropping or horticulture √ Sheep, beef or other agriculture



Photos

Photo No. Block GPS Latitude / Northing Description

1 a

Drainage pipes

4-9 a

Overview

1-4 b Aerial of site

15/16/18/28 b Juncus and Salicornia quinqueflora wetland

35 b Juncus and pasture grass margin

32/33 B Cat trap

1-10 c Aerial distance

Site Map

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Site Description

A: Wetland species are Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis 1m tall and Salicornia quinqueflora. Stockbank margin is

pasture grass dominated. Abundant swallows and ducks. Ephemeral sections. Drainage pipes are in the site.

B: Large open estuarine wetland with 50cm-1m Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis. Margins mixed with pasture

grasses on opposite side. Salicornia quinqueflora abundant throughout actual wetland. Ahuriri River estuary flows

through middle. High fish abundance, high avian abundance. No trees at margins – too salty. Relictual Sophora and

Corynocarpus laevigatus at far perimeter. Drainage channels in wetland. Sedimentation problem at top end and

chemical pollution at city end. Intensive predator control to remove cats. New fencing present. Tube worm is

problem in the river. Pre-earthquake the area was a freshwater system to the edge of the lagoon then uplift has

caused it to become a saltwater influenced wetland. Channelling was put in during the 1930’s. This has been

bulldozed and destroyed.

C: Large open wetland / river. Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis 50cm-1m tall. Stopbank on opposite bank fenced.

High fish abundance. Too salty for trees at edges. Salicornia quinqueflora / Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis /

green sedge-grass / pasture grass. Tube worm present, wetland birdlife in high numbers.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 1 Typical saline wetland

1B –Habitat for typical suite of indigenous animals 2 Wetland birds present



2B – Presence of ecotones, gradients or sequences 2 Salicornia quinqueflora to Juncus/S. quinqueflora dominant




3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 1 Reduced in Napier by drainage and farming






4A – Large site 1 Largest site within the city boundary

4B – Ecological buffer, linkage or corridor 1

Connected to other wetlands and the Ahuriri Estuary by the river


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1 5 B 20 23 24 25 29 1 70 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis/ Salicornia quinqueflora wetland

2 1 B 20 25 29 1 30 Pasture grass Lolium arundinaceum/ Salicornia quinqueflora wetland

Flora and Fauna:




Triglochin striata, Salicornia quinqueflora, Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis, Plagianthus divaricatus, Cotula

coronopifolia, Aster subulatus, Polypogon monspeliensis, Ficinia nodosa, Deschampsia spp, Typha orientalis

Lolium arundinaceum, thistle, Rubus fruticosus, Atriplex prostrata, Plantago major, Plantago coronopus, Chloris

truncata, Ulex europaeus, Hypochaeris glauca, Lycium ferocissimum, Veronica anagallis-aquatica



Lake ☐ Shallow water <2m √ Swamp √ Marsh

☐

Fen

☐

Bog ☐ Shrub-carr ☐


Water in the system? Yes √ No ☐ Evidence of water

level changes?

Yes

√ No ☐ Unsure ☐

Degree of water

turbidity

Clear ☐ Water Quality Algal blooms ☐ Pollution √

Translucent √

Opaque ☐


Wetland vegetation Sedge/grass 60 Herbs 40 Shrubs

Trees

Wetland margin

vegetation

Sedge/grass

Herbs

Shrubs

Trees

Pasture

Wetland Hydrophyte % OBL 60 FACW 30 FAC 5 FACU 5 UPL


High √ Medium ☐ Low ☐ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low ☐

Invasive species in wetland: cover % 10 Distribution (circle) single patch >1 patch continuous x

Invasive species in margin: cover % 20 Distribution (circle) single patch >1 patch continuous

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Source of water: spring ☐ surface flows √ stream/river √ precipitation only ☐


Comments

Stock get in. Stopbanks. Grazed round. Sediment deposit

No disturbance



Lake ☐ Shallow water <2m ☐ Swamp √ Marsh

☐

Fen

☐

Bog ☐ Shrub-carr ☐


Water in the system? Yes ☐ No √ Evidence of water

level changes?

Yes

√ No ☐ Unsure ☐

Degree of water

turbidity

Clear ☐ Water Quality Algal blooms ☐ Pollution √

Translucent ☐

Opaque ☐


Wetland vegetation Sedge/grass

Herbs

Shrubs

Trees

Wetland margin

vegetation


Trees

Pasture

Wetland Hydrophyte % OBL may be

higher

20 FACW 20 FAC 50 FACU 10 UPL



Invasive species in wetland: cover % 10 Distribution (circle) single patch >1 patch continuous

Invasive species in margin: cover % 20 Distribution (circle) single patch >1 patch continuous x



Comments

Stock get in. Stopbanks. Grazed round.

No disturbance

Fauna


Grey heron, black swan, swallow, shag, duck, Bittern, fernbird (historic), geese, magpie, spur-winged plover,

greywarbler, royal spoonbill, harrier, paradise shelduck, pied stilt

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Threats

Pest plants



Unit 1 Unit 2 Notes for dominant

Species etc

Comments & suggested

management

Ground cover

weeds

1 Very common, cover >50% ground

area. ☐ ☐ Atriplex prostrata,

Rubus fruticosus

2 Common, 10%-50% ground area. ☐ ☐


area.

√ √


Vine weeds 1 Very common, >50% canopy

cover. ☐ ☐ Rubus fruticosus Spray



cover. ☐ √


Shrub/Tree

Weeds

1 Very common, <50% understorey

or canopy cover. ☐ ☐ Lycium ferocissimum Cut and poison




or canopy cover.

√ ☐


Pest animals






☐ √ Stock, tubeworm




4 No damage. √ ☐

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Stock grazing Negative

Pest management Positive Maintain

Some blocks fully fenced Positive

Drainage pipes Negative

Notes




Remove environmental weeds like Rubus fruticosus. Eliminate stock from the area with more fencing. Increase

connectivity of the units by planting the edges to better join the blocks and connect to other sites along the river.

Notes



Fauna and aquatic habitat in Bioresearchers (2004) report.

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Ahuriri Estuary (Mid-Ahuriri Estuary) Site number: 14 - 2


Area m² (excluding water): 446543 (includes 84223.66 outside city limit)

Landform: Saline plain



X Public ☐ Private ☐ Māori ☐ Leased ☐ Mixed


X No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one)









Photos


1-6

Aerial overview

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Site Map

Site Description

Salicornia quinqueflora and Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis dominate species on the western shore side. Large

embankments along the western side, which generally have both species. Farm animals known to roam to waters

edge.

Salicornia becomes uncommon on eastern shore side. Triglochin and Thyridia repens grow in areas where tall

fescue has not taken over. Discontinuous juncus margin 1- 3 m wide.

Quarantine rd to top pumping station: Wide fringe of raupo especially on eastern shore side. Patchy juncus.

Between juncus and raupo tall bolboschoenus spp grows.

Barry Riddler (pers. comm.) – runoff is from new housing development. Bittern and kotare used to be present.

Crabs are now gone. White heron not seen in two years. Effluent and runoff from new subdivisions has caused loss

of kotare, bittern, crabs and pristine nature of wetland. No whitebait present. Swimming now unsafe in the stream.


Significance criteria Rating (1,2) Describe why the criteria is met at the site. Leave blank if does

not meet criteria.



1B –Habitat for typical suite of indigenous animals 2 Various bird species



2B – Presence of ecotones, gradients or sequences 2 Salicornia quinqueflora to juncus/pasture grass

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3A – Habitat for threatened indigenous plant or animal 2 Tyridia repens


3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 1 Less than 10% left in the Napier City boundary

3D – Sand dunes, wetlands, or estuaries 2 Estuary/wetland





4A – Large site 2 Large continuous SNA site

4B – Ecological buffer, linkage or corridor 2 Link to estuary and other sites



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1 2 3 5 B 20 24 22 25 1 100 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis /Salicornia quinqueflora pasture grass

Flora and Fauna:




Salicornia quinqueflora, Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis, Bolboschoenus spp, Triglochin striata, Thyridia repens,

Typha orientalis. Pasture grass, Lolium arundinaceum



Lake ☐ Shallow water <2m √ Swamp √

Marsh

☐

Fen

☐ Bog ☐ Shrub-carr ☐

Grass/sedge meadow ☐ Deciduous margin ☐ Saline √ Other (describe)


Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐

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Degree of water turbidity Clear ☐ Water Quality

Algal blooms ☐ Pollution √

Translucent √

Opaque ☐



Trees



Trees

Pasture


UPL





Invasive species in margin: cover % 20

Distribution (circle) single patch >1 patch continuous √



Comments effluent / run off stopbank and stock No disturbance

Fauna


White-faced heron, harrier, black swan, tūī, sparrow, spoonbill, kereru, bellbird

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds

1 Very common, cover >50% ground area. ☐ Pasture grasses, Lolium



4 None present. ☐




4 None present. √

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐

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canopy cover. ☐


canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. √

Pest animals






☐


heard or seen, confined to scattered areas on edge. √


4 No damage. ☐





1 Walking tracks Positive

1 Effluent/run

off

Loss of bird and crustacean species. Unsafe

swimming

Upgrade effluent and stormwater system or divert.

Notes




Management of subdivision runoff is needed to reduce pollution that is harming wildlife. Fully fence the area. Plant

natives to reduce the area of exposed boundary.

Notes




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Ahuriri Estuary (Taipo Stream)

Site number: 14 - 3


Area m²(excluding water): 16365.3 Landform: Saline plain





x No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one)









Photos


Site Map

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Site Description

Extensive flats of Salicornia at the mouth and western side. To the south, Juncus becomes dominant.













3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 1 Less than 10% of vegetation left in the Napier City

3D – Sand dunes, wetlands, or estuaries 2 Part of Ahuriri Estuary





4A – Large site

4B – Ecological buffer, linkage or corridor 2 Close to other estuary SNA sites



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1 2 3 5 B 20 24 22 25 1 100 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis /Salicornia quinqueflora pasture grass

wetland

Flora and Fauna:


Salicornia quinqueflora, Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis

pasture grasses




☐

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐


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Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐

Degree of water turbidity Clear ☐ Water Quality Algal blooms ☐ Pollution √

Translucent √

Opaque ☐



Trees

Wetland margin vegetation Sedge/grass 80 Herbs 20 Shrubs

Trees

Pasture


UPL









No disturbance

Fauna


Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating

Estimate


Unit 1 Notes for dominant

Species etc


Ground cover weeds


Pasture grasses



4 None present. ☐




4 None present. √

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐


cover. ☐


canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. √

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Pest animals







☐




4 No damage. √




Notes


Fully fence. Plant along stream to connect to other SNA sites.

Notes



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Ahuriri Estuary (Westshore Reserve Ponds) Site number: 14 - 4








Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one)


Was entire fence seen? Yes/No Year fenced (if known):






☐ Coastal dunes √ Indigenous forest or scrub

Photos


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Site Map

Site Description

B: surrounded by broad fringe of Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis, some planted flax. Ruppia polycarpa washes up

among juncus. Continuation of the pond of damp land as juncus in lower half and saline herbfield of Salicornia

species, Plantago coronopus, Spergularia tasmanica and Puccinellia which goes into turf of Selliera radicans.

Triglochin striata dominates in small wet peaty depressions.

C: Large amounts of both Myoporum spp. and Phormium tenax planted at shores. Ficinia nodosa increasing in drier

areas. Shores mostly Salicornia or Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis. Central eastern side tall vegetation is lacking

and the damp compacted gravel ground has a turf of Selliera radicans, Spergularia tasmanica, Plantago coronopus,

Isolepis cernua, Puccinellia fasciculata.

Western side of the pond is mown grassland with eucalypts. Between this and juncus is another turf zone.

Salt-pan to westshore pond: Thyridia repens, Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis, Cotula coronopifolia in the water.

dry ground has Puccinellia fasciculata cover. Samolus repens grows here too.






2 Typical saline vegetation


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2 Juncus/Salicornia, saltmarsh turf, pasture grass and shrubs



2 Thyridia repens



1 Less than 10% vegetation remaining in the city


2 Estuarine





4A – Large site

2 Seventh largest SNA surveyed


2 Close to other estuary sites



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1 2 B 29 1 70 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis/Salicornia quinqueflora wetland

2 2 B 20 1 10 Isolepis cernua- Puccinellia fasciculata /Selliera radicans-Spergularia

tasmanica- Plantago coronopus wetland

3 2 B 20 29 1 20 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis/Thyridia repens-Cotula coronopifolia

wetland

Flora and Fauna:




Phormium tenax, Myoporum laetum, Triglochin striata, Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis, Thyridia repens, Samolus

repens, Ficinia nodosa, Cotula coronopifolia, Salicornia quinqueflora, Selliera radicans, Spergularia tasmanica,

Isolepis cernua, Ruppia polycarpa

Myoporum insulare, Plantago coronopus, Puccinellia fusciculata, Pasture grass




☐

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐

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Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐

Degree of water turbidity Clear √ Water Quality

Algal blooms ☐ Pollution ☐

Translucent ☐

Opaque ☐



Trees


Sedge/grass

Herbs

Shrubs

Trees

Pasture

Wetland Hydrophyte % OBL 50 FACW 50 FAC

FACU

UPL







Source of water: spring ☐ surface flows ☐ stream/river √ precipitation only ☐


Comments City pollution. No disturbance



Lake ☐ Shallow water <2m √ Swamp ☐ Marsh √

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐



Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐

Degree of water turbidity Clear √ Water Quality Algal blooms ☐ Pollution ☐

Translucent ☐

Opaque ☐



Trees

Wetland margin vegetation Sedge/grass

Herbs

Shrubs

Trees

Pasture


UPL



Invasive species in wetland: cover % 25

Distribution (circle) single patch >1 patch continuous √








Lake ☐ Shallow water <2m √ Swamp √ Marsh √

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐

Grass/sedge meadow ☐ Deciduous margin ☐ Saline 3 Other (describe)


Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐

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Degree of water turbidity Clear √ Water Quality Algal blooms ☐ Pollution ☐

Translucent ☐

Opaque ☐



Trees


Herbs

Shrubs

Trees

Pasture


FACU

UPL










Fauna


Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating


Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Notes for dominant Species etc


Ground cover weeds

1 Very common, cover >50% ground area. ☐ ☐ ☐

Puccinellia fasciculata, plantago coronopus


area. ☐ ☐ ☐

3 Occasional, up to 10% ground area. ☐ √ ☐

4 None present. √ ☐ √

Vine weeds 1 Very common, >50% canopy cover. ☐ ☐ ☐


cover. ☐ ☐ ☐

3 Occasional, up to 10% canopy cover. ☐ ☐ ☐

4 None present. √ √ √

Shrub/Tree Weeds

1 Very common, <50% understorey or canopy cover. ☐ ☐ ☐

2 Common, 10%-50%

understorey or canopy cover. ☐ ☐ ☐

3 Occasional, up to 10% understorey or canopy cover. ☐ ☐ ☐

4 None present. √ √ √

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Pest animals



Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Notes Species etc.


Stock 1 Abundant fresh signs (droppings, major tracks and hoof prints) Stock heard or seen throughout area. ☐ ☐ ☐

2 Common fresh sign but sometimes scattered.

Occasional stock heard or seen, confined to scattered areas on edge.

☐ ☐ ☐

3 Sign uncommon. Sign is often old. Only near edges. ☐ ☐ ☐

4 No damage.

√ √ √





Notes




Plant to connect to other SNA sites.

Notes




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Ahuriri Estuary (Westshore Reserve Wetland)

Site number: 14 - 5






x No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


Fencing (tick one)



Surrounding land use (tick all that apply) Between major roads






Photos


2/3

Overview of margin and wetland

Site Map

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Site Description

Open roadside wetland sea rush and grass sections. Detention dam nearby. Thyridia repens abundant in saltmarsh zone.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 1 Saline wetland




2B – Presence of ecotones, gradients or sequences 2 Juncus to herbaceous salt marsh


3A – Habitat for threatened indigenous plant or animal 2 Thyridia repens



Less than 10% vegetation left in the city






4A – Large site

4B – Ecological buffer, linkage or corridor 2 Close to other estuary sites



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1 2 5 B 24 1 90 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis wetland

2 2 5 B 23 20 1 10 Bolboschoenus /Samolus- Thyridia wetland

Flora and Fauna:


Samolus repens, Selliera radicans, Plagianthus divaricatus, Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis, Scirpus spp, Triglochin striata, Ficinia nodosa, Bolboschoenus spp, Apodasmia similis, Cotula coronopifolia, Thyridia repens

Atriplex prostrata, Asparagus asparagoides, Trifolium fragiferum

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☐

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐



Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐


Translucent √

Opaque ☐


Wetland vegetation Sedge/grass 100 Herbs

Shrubs

Trees


Herbs

Shrubs

Trees

Pasture

Wetland Hydrophyte % OBL 100 FACW

FAC

FACU

UPL



Invasive species in wetland: cover % 0 Distribution (circle) single patch >1 patch continuous



Source of water: spring ☐ surface flows ☐ stream/river ☐ precipitation only ☐


Comments Roadside pollution? No disturbance



Lake ☐ Shallow water <2m ☐ Swamp ☐ Marsh √

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐


Water in the system? Yes ☐ No √ Evidence of water level changes?

Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐

Degree of water turbidity Clear ☐ Water Quality Algal blooms ☐ Pollution ☐

Translucent ☐

Opaque ☐



Herbs

Shrubs

Trees


Trees

Pasture


UPL





Invasive species in margin: cover % 5 Distribution (circle) single patch >1 patch x continuous




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Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


☐ ☐

Atriplex prostrata

2 Common, 10%-50% ground area. ☐ ☐

3 Occasional, up to 10% ground area. ☐ √


Vine weeds 1 Very common, >50% canopy cover. ☐ ☐

Asparagus asparagoides

Spot spraying


3 Occasional, up to 10% canopy cover. ☐ √


Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐ ☐






Pest animals






☐ ☐



☐ ☐





Unit Activity Impact Suggested Response Gravel substrate in margin areas

Notes


Comment on activities such as pest control, fencing, weed control, time, planting buffers, threatened species protection and/or habitat restoration

within a site.

Increase vegetation to increase connectivity with other SNA’s. Remove environmental weeds like Asparagus asparagoides.

Notes



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Ahuriri Estuary (Lower Ahuriri Estuary)

Site number: 14 - 6





Legal status and management (M = Managed, X = No management) management is fenced and/or pest controlled No legal

Reserve (TA)


Agreement (RC)

If mix of legal status estimate % of legally protected: If managed what are the measures: Fencing (tick one)



Surrounding land use (tick all that apply) √ Urban subdivisions ☐ Lifestyle blocks





Photos

Photo No. GPS Longitude /Easting GPS Latitude / Northing Description

13/14/18/19/20

Overview

15/16/17

Salicornia quinqueflora and margins

Site Map

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Site Description

Very large estuarine system. Salicornia quinqueflora dominant vegetation, on shingle. Large open areas of water in the centre. Pasture grass margins with some shrubs/trees.






1 Historic vegetation type is saline wetland


1 Coastal/wetland birds




1 Salicornia quinqueflora to pasture grass to shrubs/trees


3A – Habitat for threatened indigenous plant or animal 1

Thyridia repens

3B – Indigenous species at/near distributional limit 3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 1 Less than 10% left in Napier city. Large regional wetland

3D – Sand dunes, wetlands, or estuaries 1

Large estuary

3E – Biogenic habitats in the marine environment. 3F – An originally rare ecosystem type 3G – Distinctive assemblage/community or has special ecological/scientific feature


4A – Large site 1 Large estuary

4B – Ecological buffer, linkage or corridor 1

Links to many sites along the Ahuriri River

4C – Critical habitat for an indigenous animal species 1 Coastal/wetland birds


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1 1 2 B 1 2 1 100 Salicornia quinqueflora - Pasture grass wetland

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Flora and Fauna:

Include reference of rare, threatened or distinctive plant species seen or known to be, or have been present at the site (provide source and date of information e.g. SSBI, PNAP, botanical society. Also provide general comments on forest /vegetation composition e.g. dominant canopy species, understorey species etc.) Apium prostratum, Thyridia repens, Triglochin striatum, Samolus repens, Selliera radicans, Spergularia tasmanica, Bolboschoenus medianus, Isolepis cernua, Ficinia nodosa, Schoenoplectus pungens, Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis, Salicornia quinqueflora Helminthotheca echioides, Juncus bufonius, Juncus articulatus, Carex divulsa, Sporobolus africanus, Puccinellia fasciculata, Poa compressa, Cenchrus longisetus, Lagurus ovatus, Hordeum murinum, Cynodon dactylon, Critesion hystrix, Bromus hordeaceus, Sherardia arvensis, Bromus diandrus, Anthoxanthum odoratum, Asphodelus fistulosus, Sedum acre, Spergularia arvensis, Pennisetum clandestinum, Rumex obtusifolius, Cotoneaster glaucophyllus, Lycium ferocissimum, Rosa spp, Calystegia soldanella, Rubus fruticosus, Carduus tenuiflorus, Centaurea calcitrapa, Schedonorus phoenix, Solanum diflorum, physalifolium , Solanum pseudocapsicum, Trifolium dubium, Trifolium repens, Trifolium tomentosum, Verbascum thapsus, Vicia sativa, Aster subulatus, Gazania rigens, Hypochoeris radicata, Hypochoeris glauca, Sonchus oleraceus, Lysimachia arvensis, Datura stramonium, Echium vulgare, Erodium cicutarium, Glaucous form, Geranium pusillum, Lepidium africanum, Linum bienne, Linum catharticum, Atriplex prostrata, Lotus angustissimus, Lotus suaveolens, Malva parviflora, Medicago nigra, Melilotus albus, Melilotus indicus, Modiola caroliniana, Orobanche minor, Papaver rhoeas, Plantago coronopus, Plantago lanceolata, Plantago major



Lake √ Shallow water <2m √ Swamp ☐ Marsh

☐

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐



Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐


Translucent √

Opaque ☐



Trees

Wetland margin vegetation Sedge/grass 100 Herbs

Shrubs

Trees

Pasture


FACU

UPL


High ☐Medium √ Low ☐ High √ Medium ☐ Low ☐







Comments City pollution. No disturbance


Welcome swallow, Red-billed gull, Black-billed gull, Black swan, Black-backed gull

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Threats Pest plants

Indicator Rating




Ground cover weeds




4 None present. ☐


Rubus fruticosus, Atriplex prostrata

Spray Rubus



4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds

1 Very common, <50% understorey or canopy cover. ☐

Cotoneaster Cut and poison


canopy cover. ☐

3 Occasional, up to 10% understorey or canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. ☐

Pest animals



Unit 1

Notes Species etc.


1 Abundant fresh signs (droppings, major tracks and hoof prints) Stock heard or seen throughout area. ☐


heard or seen, confined to scattered areas on edge. √ Tubeworm


4 No damage.

☐

Human Associated Activities (Rubbish (organic or inorganic) dumping, Stock grazing, Drainage, Earth works, Erosion, Top dressing, Fire, Vegetation clearing, Herbicide application, Harvest / vegetation clearing, Planting, Animal pest control, Domestic pets, Fencing)


Pollution Negative Reduce runoff into river

Notes


Comment on activities such as pest control, fencing, weed control, time, planting buffers, threatened species protection and/or habitat restoration within a site.

Fence to remove stock from all areas. Remove ecological weeds. Plant surrounding area to connect blocks outside of river together and with other SNA sites.

Notes Ranked in Hawkes Bay Regional Council Ecosystem top 30% prioritization layer (Source Data: hbrc_sde_edit.SDEADMIN.HawkesBay_TerrestrialSites_Top30Percent_Live). Fauna and aquatic habitat in Bioresearchers (2004) report.

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Bayview Wetland

Site number: 15


Area m²(excluding water): 250107 Landform: Saline plain




No legal

Reserve (TA)


Agreement (RC)


Fencing (tick one) ☐ No fencing ☐ Some fencing √ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced








Photos


1/2/3

Juncus wetland

9-14

Overview of wetland/waterbody 17/18/21

Lemna/Azolla

22/23

Thyridia repens

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Site Description

50cm to 1m tall dominant Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis with Salicornia quinqueflora interspersed throughout in the wetland. Saltmarsh margins contain at risk – naturally uncommon Thyridia repens. Bike track nearby. Water in the system with wetland birds, a lot of Canada geese. Drainage ditches nearby. Signs of stock with sheep roaming throughout surrounding area.


Significance criteria Rating (1,2) Describe why the criteria is met at the site. Leave blank if does not meet criteria.



Typical saline wetland





2 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis-Salicornia quinqueflora wetland to Cotula-Samolus-Thyridia margin. Juncus and pasture grass wetland to Selliera radicans margin


3A – Habitat for threatened indigenous plant or animal 1 Thyridia repens


3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 1 Wetlands reduced across the Hawkes Bay region






4A – Large site 2 Fifth largest SNA surveyed

4B – Ecological buffer, linkage or corridor 2 Link to other wetlands and estuary



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1 2 5 B 24 20 1 70 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis /Salicornia quinqueflora wetland

2 2 5 B 20 1 10 Symphyotrichum subulatum /Cotula coronopifolia -Samolus repens - Thyridia repens wetland

3 2 5 B 24 25 1 10 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis-pasture grasses wetland

4 2 5 B 20 1 10 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis /Selliera radicans- Spergularia tasmanica wetland

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Flora and Fauna:


Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis, Cotula coronopifolia, Salicornia quinqueflora, Symphyotrichum subulatum, Thyridia repens, Samolus repens, Lemna spp, Selliera radicans, Triglochin striata, Spergularia tasmanica, Azolla spp

Atriplex prostrata, Paspalum distichum, Lolium arundinaceum, Trifolium fragiferum, Foeniculum vulgare, thistle, pasture grasses




☐

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐

Grass/sedge meadow ☐ Deciduous margin ☐ Saline ☐ Other (describe)


Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐


Translucent √

Opaque ☐



Trees


Herbs

Shrubs

Trees

Pasture


FACU

UPL









Stock have been in




☐

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐

Grass/sedge meadow ☐ Deciduous margin ☐ Saline ☐ Other (describe)


Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐


Translucent ☐

Opaque √



Herbs

Shrubs

Trees


Herbs 100 Shrubs

Trees

Pasture


FACU

UPL






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Comments stock have been in No disturbance




☐

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐



Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐


Translucent √

Opaque ☐


Wetland vegetation Sedge/grass 100 Herbs

Shrubs

Trees


Herbs

Shrubs

Trees

Pasture

Wetland Hydrophyte % OBL

FACW 70 FAC 30 FACU

UPL









Signs of stock presence



Lake ☐ Shallow water <2m ☐ Swamp √ Marsh

☐

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐

Grass/sedge meadow Deciduous margin ☐ Saline ☐ Other (describe)


Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐


Translucent ☐

Opaque ☐



Herbs

Shrubs

Trees


Trees

Pasture


FACU

UPL








Comments stock have been in No disturbance

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Fauna


Canada goose, swallows, goldfinch, sparrow

Threats

Pest plants


Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Notes for dominant Species etc


Ground cover weeds


☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Atriplex prostrata

Removal


area. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


area. √ √ √ √

4 None present. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


cover. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


cover. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

4 None present. √ √ √ √

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

2 Common, 10%-50%

understorey or canopy cover. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐


understorey or canopy cover. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

4 None present. √ √ √ √

Pest animals



Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Notes Species etc.



√ √ √ √ Stock around wetland

perimeter and fresh signs with the wetland

2 Common fresh sign but sometimes scattered. Occasional stock heard or seen, confined to scattered areas on edge.

☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

3 Sign uncommon. Sign is often old. Only

near edges. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

4 No damage. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐




Stock Negative Fully fence area

Pest management Positive Continue management

Bike track

Notes

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Fence the wetland from stock. Reduce the area exposed to the margins by planting native vegetation in areas with large marginal edge.

Notes

Another name for wetland area is Keteketerau wetland


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Ahuriri Plain Wetland Site number: 16

Recorder: Grid Ref/GPS: 1932330E, 5625732N Date: 4.3.19

Area m² (no water): 882725 Landform: Saline plain





No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII) x Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one)

☐ No fencing ☐ Some fencing √ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced





√ Dairying, cropping or horticulture √ Sheep, beef or other agriculture



Photos


Site Map

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Site Description

Large open wetland north of Hawke’s Bay airport. Dominated by Juncus kraussii subsp. australiensis and Salicornia

quinqueflora and pasture grass at margins. Monoculture vegetation like other estuarine SNAs.



(1,2)

Describe why the criteria is met at the site. Leave blank if does not

meet criteria.



1 Typical saline wetland





2 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis - Salicorniaa quinqueflora

wetland to pasture grass margins





1 Wetlands reduced across the Hawkes Bay region


2

Estuarine wetland



3G – Distinctive assemblage/community or has special

ecological/scientific feature


4A – Large site

2 Second largest SNA in Napier city


2 Link to other wetlands and estuary



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1 2 B 20 24 25 1 100 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis- pasture grass/ Salicornia quinqueflora

wetland

Flora and Fauna:




Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis, Salicornia quinqueflora

Pasture grasses

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☐

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐



Yes √

No ☐ Unsure ☐


Translucent ☐

Opaque √



Trees


Trees

Pasture

Wetland Hydrophyte % OBL 80 FACW 20 FAC 25 FACU 20 UPL










Fauna


Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating




Ground cover weeds


Pasture grasses



4 None present. ☐




4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds 1 Very common, <50% understorey or canopy cover. ☐


cover. ☐

3 Occasional, up to 10% understorey or canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. ☐

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Pest animals




Unit 1 Notes Species

etc.

Comments suggested

management

Stock 1 Abundant fresh signs (droppings, major tracks and hoof prints)

Stock heard or seen throughout area.


heard or seen, confined to scattered areas on edge. stock Around perimeter


4 No damage.





1 Cycling tracks Neutral

Notes




Fence the wetland from stock. Reduce the area exposed to the margins by planting native vegetation in

areas with large marginal edge.

Notes

Another name for wetland area is Keteketerau wetland



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Embankment Road Wetland Site number: 21

Recorder: RJ Grid Ref/GPS: Date: 4.1.19

Area m2 (no water): 20857.6 Landform: Saline plain





x No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one)




√ Urban subdivisions, industrial ☐ Lifestyle blocks

☐ Garden; parkland Open space; Bare land; Recreation land




Photos


Site Map

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Site Description

Small salt marsh/meadow surrounded by industrial urban Napier. Appears to be dominated by Salicornia

quinqueflora.






2 Typical saline plain vegetation









2


2 Estuarine





4A – Large site




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1 2 B 20 1 100 Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis/ Salicornia quinqueflora – Pasture grass wetland

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Flora and Fauna:




Juncus krausii subsp. australiensis, Salicornia quinqueflora

Pasture grass


Wetland/Estuary Unit:


Lake ☐ Shallow water <2m ☐ Swamp ☐ Marsh √

Fen

☐ Bog ☐

Shrub-carr ☐



Yes

☐ No ☐ Unsure √


Translucent ☐

Opaque ☐



Trees


Trees

Pasture


FACU

UPL










Fauna


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Threats

Pest plants

Indicator Rating

Estimate

(Tick appropriate level) Unit 1 Notes for

dominant Species etc


Ground cover weeds


Pasture grasses



4 None present. ☐




4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐


cover. ☐


canopy cover. ☐

4 None present. ☐

Pest animals







☐



3 Sign uncommon. Sign is often old. Only near edges. Stock

4 No damage.

☐





Notes




Fence. Try to plant along drains to connect to estuary.

Notes

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Plains

Westshore Reserve Bush

Site number: 18


Area m²: 12308.1 Landform: Plain






Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one) post and 1 rail

√ No fencing ☐ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):

Surrounding land use (tick all that apply) road / wetland lake






Photos


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Site Map

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Site Description

Diverse, well established planted. 7-8m Myoporum laetum, Pittosporum species 6m. Lots of broom at edges. Smaller amounts of Foeniculum vulgare lot of Hedera helix. Good regeneration of natives in places, Sophora species and Coprosma species some Myrsine australis. Generally weedy.








2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Species diverse





3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 2 Planted in 1999






4A – Large site

4B – Ecological buffer, linkage or corridor 2 Links to Ahuriri Estaury



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1 1 A 2 1 100 Mixed broadleaved Myoporum laetum forest

Flora and Fauna:


Phormium tenax, Leptospermum scoparium, Phormium cookianum, Pittosporum ralphii, Pittosporum crassifolium, Pittosporum eugenioides, Dodonaea viscosa, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Alectryon excelsus, Myoporum laetum, Sophora tetraptera, Coprosma robusta, Kunzea robusta, Plagianthus regius, Corynocarpus laevigatus, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Cordyline australis, Sophora microphylla, Carex geminata, Coprosma repens, Myrsine australis, Pseudopanax arboreus, Astelelia banksia, Lophomyrtus bullata cultivar

Acacia melonoxylon, Hedera helix, Chamaecytisus proliferus, Foeniculum vulgare, Cotoneaster glaucophyllus, Prunus spp, Solanum betaceum, Rubus fruticosus, Asparagus asparagoides, Piptatherum miliaceum, Carex leporina, Solanum nigrum, Lolium arundinaceum, Myoporum insulare, Genista monspessulana, Chloris truncata, Chrysanthemoides monilifera, Agapanthus praecox, Phytolacca octandra


Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐

Canopy condition










☐



√


Fauna


Sparrow, fantail, silvereye

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


☐ Phytolacca octandra Foeniculum vulgare

Solanum nigrum Will die when shaded out by a closed canopy

2 Common, 10%-50%

ground area. √

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3 Occasional, up to

10% ground area. ☐

4 None present. ☐


☐

Asparagus asparagoides Hedera helix Cut and poison

2 Common, 10%50%

canopy cover. ☐

3 Occasional, up to

10% canopy cover. √

4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐

Genista monspessulana prunus Acacia melanoxylon cytus proliferus Cotoneaster

glaucophyllus Chrysanthemoides monilifera Myoporum insulare

Cut and poison shrubs. Slowly remove exotics from canopy by drilling and poisoning

2 Common, 10%-50%


☐

3 Occasional, up to

10% understorey or canopy cover.

√

4 None present. ☐

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Pest animals







☐




4 No damage. √




1 Pest management Positive Continue


Notes


Remove ecological weeds. Plant in canopy gaps and around margins to increase canopy cover and link blocks.

Notes

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Harakeke Reserve

Site number: 22






Legal status and management (M = Managed, X = No management) management is fenced and/or pest controlled regional x

No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC) x Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one) √ No fencing ☐ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):







Photos


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Entrance 3/9/12

Waterway vegetation/rubbish

8

Pathway 11

Muehlenbeckia overrun

Site Map

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Site Description

Pittosporums and Coprosmas dominate. 6 to 8m tallest canopy. Drain waterway alongside with Typha orientalis. Concrete pavement through reserve. Big Acer spp specimen trees at path edge, could be a future problem. Pittosporum crassifolium regeneration Acer spp regeneration at streamside. Regeneration of palm.

2 rats seen.









2B – Presence of ecotones, gradients or sequences 2 Ecotone from Typha orientalis to Bolboschoenus




3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 2 <1% native vegetation is left on the plains






4A – Large site




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1 1 A 2 1 70 Mixed broadleaved- Pittosporum spp. forest

2 3 B 21 22 23 1 30 Typha orientalis/ Phormium tenax -Bolboschoenus wetland

Flora and Fauna:


Phormium tenax, Sophora microphylla, Coprosma repens, Pittosporum eugenioides, Austroderia spp, Typha orientalis, Coprosma robusta, Alectryon excelsus, Muehlenbeckia complexa, Pittosporum crassifolium, Sophora tetraptera, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Pseudopanax hybrid, Cordyline australis, Olearia solandri, Corokia x cheesemanii, Dodonaea viscosa, Bolboschoenus spp, Olearia paniculata, Kunzea robusta, Plagianthus divaricatus, Podocarpus totara, Lemna, Veronica spp. cultivar, Coprosma hybrid, Olearia spp, Lophomyrtus obcordata

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Lolium arundinaceum, Acacia melanoxylon, Araujia sericifera, Quercus spp, exotic sophora, Chloris truncata, pasture grass, Solanum nigrum, Acer spp, Prunus spp, thistle, Pinus spp, Hedera helix, Rubus fruticosus, Ipomoea indica, Echinochloa crus-galli


Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐ ☐

Canopy condition




☐ √




√ ☐


4 Abundant browse palatable species and other species present. ☐ √


☐ ☐

2 Scattered bare soil & rock. Ground vegetation<20%. Leaf litter on remainder of forest floor. √ ☐


☐ ☐


☐ √

Fauna


Myna, thrush, sparrow, blackbird, fantail, ducks, rats

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


☐ ☐

Solanum nigrum thistle Will be shaded out by a closed canopy


area. ☐ ☐


ground area. √ √



☐ ☐

Ipomoea indica, Rubus fruticosus,,Araujia

sericifera

Hand remove, spray, poison stumps


cover. ☐ ☐


canopy cover. √ ☐


Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐ ☐

Regen of exotic specimens Slowly remove adults from area and hand remove seedlings

2 Common, 10%-50%


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√ √


Pest animals




Unit 1

Unit 2

Notes Species etc.



√ √ Seen rats




4 No damage.

☐ ☐




1 Rubbish dumping Negative Deter people from dumping


Notes


Extend the width of the planting. Link to beach by planting in adjacent area. Remove ecological weeds.

Notes

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SH50 planting Site number: 25








Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one) ☐ No fencing √ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):







Photos


1

Sophora regeneration 2/3

Weeds in reserve

Site Map

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Site Description

Planted, very species diverse and weedy. Mostly closed canopy some areas of canopy collapse. Sophora spp, Hoheria, Podocarpus totara and Dacrycarpus dacrydioides the main spp. Lot of Sophora microphylla natural regeneration. Broom relevant, likely planted Carmichaelia williamsii.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2 Sophora and Dacrycarpus dacrydioides broadleaved mix Metrosideros excelsa,

Agathis australis present but outside of natural distributional limit.








3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 2 Under 1% of forest is left on the plains






4A – Large site




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1 1 A 4 1 100 Mixed podocarp- broadleaved forest

Flora and Fauna:


Hoheria sexstylosa, Piper excelsum, Alectryon excelsus, Coprosma repens, Pittosporum crassifolium, Pseudopanax hybrid, Sophora tetraptera, Myrsine australis, Podocarpus totara, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Pittosporum eugenioides, Coprosma robusta, Melicope ternata, Melicytus ramiflorus, Myoporum laetum, Corynocarpus laevigatus, Prumnopitys ferruginea, Dicksonia squarrosa, Pittosporum tenuifolium, Carpodetus serratus, Astelia spp, Dacrydium cupressinum, Pseudopanax lessonii, Olearia solandri, Corokia x cheesemanii, Griselinia littoralis, Carmichaelia williamsii, Rubus schmidelioides, Muehlenbeckia complexa, Solanum laciniatum, Hoheria angustifolia, Agathis australis, Hedycarya arborea, Meryta sinclairii, Cyperus ustulatus

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Pasture grass, Hedera helix, Solanum nigrum, Prunus spp, thistle, Conyza spp, Calystegia sylvatica, Vinca major, Helminthotheca echioides, Foeniculum vulgare, Araujia sericifera, Chamaecytisus proliferus, Piptatherum miliaceum, Banksia integrifolia


Rating information


Forest/scrub

☐

Canopy condition



3 Foliage mostly dense, only occasional sparse areas, canopy holes rare, very occasional dieback. x



2 Very few browse palatable species 45cm-1.35m. Scattered seedlings of less palatable species. x




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2 Scattered bare soil & rock. Ground vegetation<20%. Leaf litter on remainder of forest floor. x


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Fauna


Sparrow, fantail

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


☐

Hedera helix vinca and Araujia

Hand remove and spray


area. √


area. ☐

4 None present. ☐


☐

Hedera helix and Araujia Hand remove and spray


cover. ☐


cover. √

4 None present. ☐

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐ Prunus Chamaecytisus proliferus

For Cytisus cut and poison stumps. Remove Prunus if it is self-seeding

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2 Common, 10%-50%




4 None present. ☐

Pest animals







☐




4 No damage. √




1 Pruning Negative Only prune if vegetation posing a hazard


Notes


Plant in canopy gaps and under canopy as some canopy species are nearing end of their life. Extend planting out both length and width ways to create a vegetation corridor, which could get closer to Friend’s Bush SNA.

Notes

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Friend’s Bush Site number: 28

Recorder: TC, CK Grid Ref/GPS: 1932178.25E, 5616440.5N Date: 27.2.19






M No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)


If managed what are the measures: fenced, planted

Fencing (tick one) ☐ No fencing ☐ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced √ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? √ Year fenced (if known):







Photos


1/2

Outside 3

Entrance and inside

4-12

Vegetation

Site Map

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Site Description

Old planting, with paths throughout. Small water features. Ferns in understorey. Open area in middle with pond. Canopy height 12-15 m.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2 Metrosideros excelsa, Fuscospora fusca, Agathis australis outside

of distributional limits



2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Planted with many natives






One of few forest patches on the plain. Maybe only one in city. Planted in 1981






4A – Large site




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1 1 a 4 1 100 Mixed podocarp-broadleaved forest

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Flora and Fauna:


Canopy: Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Podocarpus totara, Pittosporum eugenioides, Agathis australis, Metrosideros excelsa, Sophora tetraptera, Beilschmiedia tawa, Fuscospora fusca, Dacrydium cupressinum, Alectryon excelsus, Cordyline australis

Subcanopy: Piper excelsum, Pseudopanax hybrid, Cyathea medullaris, Melicytus ramiflorus, Rhopalostylis sapida, Prumnopitys ferruginea, Cyathea dealbata, Hoheria angustifolia

Ground: Asplenium bulbiferum, Arthropodium cirratum, Corokia Cotoneaster, Ptisana salicina, Astelia chatham, Libertia spp, Asteria solandri, Parsonsia heterophylla, Blechnum chambersii, Microsorum pustulatum

Exotics: Bromelia spp, Camellia japonica, Chlorophytum comosum, Ophiopogon japonicus, Pteris crepis, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Hedera helix

Regeneration: Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Coprosma robusta, Melicytus ramiflorus, Pittosporum eugenioidies, Hoheria spp, Podocarpus totara, Corynocarpus laevigatus

Agapanthus praecox and roses on outside


Rating information


Forest/scrub

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Canopy condition










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√


Fauna


Wood pigeon seen by locals, tūī, chaffinch, fantail, goldfish in pond, bees

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Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


☐

Agapanthus praecox, Hedera helix

Spray and hand remove



4 None present. ☐




4 None present. √

Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐

Camelia Drill and poison


canopy cover. ☐


canopy cover. √

4 None present. ☐

Pest animals






☐




☐

4 No damage. √




1 Weeding Removal of natives and exotics Continue to remove exotics

1 Tracks maintained Continually cleared

1 Planting All planted Continue planting natives

Notes


Remove environmental weeds. Try to reduce the distance between this and the SH50 highway SNA site by planting along the highway.

Notes

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Coastal

Esplanade Herbfield

Site number: 17


Area m²: 8037.44 Landform: Coastal margin





No legal

Reserve (TA)

Covenant (QEII)

Reserve (DoC)

Agreement (RC)



Fencing (tick one)

☐ No fencing √ Some fencing ☐ Mostly fenced ☐ Fully fenced Was entire fence seen? ☐ Year fenced (if known):







Photos


4th march folder

27/54/last photo

Overview

Site Map

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Site Description

Gravelfield beside coast, between properties. Herbfield with a lot of exotics. Lot of Cotoneaster glaucophyllus. Train track and biking path border site. Cotoneaster glaucophyllus regeneration. Very weedy/exotic. Only SNA in coastal environment.

Succulents and garden escapees from border properties.





1A - Typical indigenous vegetation of the area 2 Contains species typical of coastal margins



2A – Indigenous species diversity 2 Only SNA to contain native gravel herbfield species



3A – Habitat for threatened indigenous plant or animal 1 Coprosma acerosa


3C – Reduced to <30% of past extent of area 2 Only coastal herbfield site in Napier City

3D – Sand dunes, wetlands, or estuaries 2 Back shingle beach





4A – Large site




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1 1 B 36 2 20 Chrysanthemoides monilifera /Agapanthus praecox Garden mix herbfield

2 1 B 36 2 80 Cotoneaster glaucophyllus/ Pasture grass/ Gazania linearis herbfield

Flora and Fauna:

Include reference of rare, threatened or distinctive plant species seen or known to be, or have been present at the site (provide source and date of information e.g. SSBI, PNAP, botanical society. Also provide general comments on forest /vegetation composition e.g. dominant canopy species, understorey species etc.) Coprosma repens, Pittosporum crassifolium, Phormium cookianum, Pimelea urvilliana subsp. urvilliana, Muehlenbeckia complexa, Ficinia nodosa, Disphyma australe, Coprosma acerosa, Phormium tenax cultivar, Agave americana, Agapanthus praecox, Lagarus ovatus, pasture grass, Verbascum thapsus, Sisyrinchium spp, Iris spp, Euphorbia spp, Chrysanthemoides monilifera, thistle, Lavendula spp, Banksia integrifolia, Chloris truncata, Cotoneaster glaucophyllus, Cultivars, Cytisus scoparius, Cotoneaster coriaceus, Artemisia arborescens, Alyssum spp, Agave spp, Cotyledon orbiculata, Geranium spp, Pyracantha angustifolia, Rosmarinus officinalis, Rosa spp, Amaryllis belladonna, Eschscholzia californica, Aloe arborescens, Gazania linearis, Yucca gloriosa, Pimelea urvilleana subsp. urvilleana.

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Rating information


Forest/scrub

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Canopy condition




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☐ ☐


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Coastline habitat Unit: 1 and 2

Description %

Sand binders

Grass/Sedges x Herbs x Shrubs

Trees

Type (tick all that apply) Fore dune ☐ Second dune ☐ Rear dune √

Rocky shore ☐ Coastal cliff ☐ Wetland ☐

Substrate % Boulders/rocks 90 Mud/Silt 10 Soil

Sand

Native plant vigour in coastal habitat High ☐ Medium ☐ Low √

Erosion/Disturbance (comments)

Fauna


165

Threats

Pest plants




Ground cover weeds


☐ ☐

Gazania linearis


area. ☐ ☐


ground area. √ ☐



☐ ☐


cover. ☐ ☐




Shrub/Tree Weeds


☐ ☐

Cotoneaster glaucophyllus Chrysanthemoides monilifera,

Yucca Cut and poison

2 Common, 10%-50%


√ √



☐ ☐


Pest animals







☐ ☐



☐ ☐






Tree felled

Gardens bordering

Notes

166


Remove ecological weeds. Plant site with native herbfield species to create native dominance.

Notes

References

Biodiversity Collaborative Group 2018 Report of the Biodiversity Collaborative Group. Biodiversity (Land and Freshwater) Stakeholder Trust.

Bioresearchers. 2004. Ahuriri Estuary Environmental Evaluation EMI: 0422 HBRC Plan No: 3503 Hawkes Bay Regional Council.

Cornes TS, Thomson RE, Clarkson BD. 2012. Key ecological sites of Hamilton City: Volume 1. CBER Contract

Report No. 121, prepared for Hamilton City Council. Hamilton, New Zealand: Centre for Biodiversity

and Ecology Research, The University of Waikato.

Hawkes Bay Regional Council. 2019. Ecosystem Prioritzation Dataset. Source Data:

hbrc_sde_edit.SDEADMIN.HawkesBay_TerrestrialSites_Top30Percent_Live

Leathwick JR, Hashiba K, Lynch B. 2017. Biodiversity rankings for the Hawkes Bay Region HBRC Report No.

RM 17-20. HBRC Publication No. 4954.

Documents

Appendix 6 - consultations.nz