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Location map of Chatto Creek, RAP 9 Maniototo Ecological District


Summary of characteristics of site:


  • Other plant species present:
    Elymus rectisetus, Poa colensoi, Rytidosperma sp.
  • Rank for conservation: 5

  • Threats:

    fire, erosion, cultivation (for trial plantings) fertiliser (for trial plantings), oversowing/direct drilling, weeds (including planted halophyte forage shrubs), grazing; erosion and weeds (escapes from cultivation) are immediate threats

  • References:
    McIntosh et al (1990); Patrick (1989)

    • Source of information:
    Allen, R.B. and McIntosh, P.D. 1995.Guidelines for conservation of salt pans in Central Otago. Science for Conservation: 49. Dept of Conservation.


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