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Coastal Ranges

2. At what latitude are you?

Use the map or summary table of latitudes for each province to help you to decide.

Province Approximate
Latitudinal Range
Marlborough/Nelson
Canterbury
Otago
Southland		 40.5 - 42.5
42.5 - 45
44 - 46
46 - 47


3. Now use the graph below to determine whether the grassland is above the natural tree line (i.e. high altitude environment), or is below it (i.e. mid altitude environment).

for a summary table of where the natural tree line occurs in each province, (including information in feet).


Confirm which environment the grassland is in:



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