Estuarine Vegetation Survey: Inner Firth of Thames
Report: TR 2006/40
Author: Meg Graeme, Natural Solutions, Marine & Terrestrial Ecologists Ltd
Abstract
Estuarine vegetation was mapped in the Firth of Thames, from Tararu to Kaiaua. Using a combination of aerial photos and ground truthing, major community types were mapped: saltmarsh (rush / sedge community, saltmarsh ribbonwood community, sea meadow community); mangroves; seagrass and weeds. The report includes a description of estuarine vegetation observed in different areas, accompanied by a series of photos. It also includes comments on observed threats to estuarine vegetation, and other field notes of interest, as well as a series of recommendation for potential restoration / rehabilitation.
Estuarine Vegetation Survey : Inner Firth of Thames - part a
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Estuarine Vegetation Survey : Inner Firth of Thames - part b
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Table of Contents
| 1 |
Introduction |
1 |
| 2 |
Methodology |
1 |
| 2.1.1 |
Wetland vegetation classification |
1 |
| 3 |
Field Notes |
76 |
| 3.1.1 |
Summary |
76 |
| 3.1.2 |
Site descriptions/notes |
77 |
| 3.1.3 |
Birds |
83 |
| 3.1.4 |
Weeds |
83 |
| 4 |
Discussion |
84 |
| 4.1.1 |
General survey findings |
84 |
| 4.1.2 |
Riparian management and stock access |
86 |
| 4.1.3 |
Land drainage activity |
87 |
| 4.1.4 |
Maimais & boat moorings |
88 |
| 4.1.5 |
Potential community restoration sites |
88 |
| 4.1.6 |
Recommended action points |
89 |
|
References |
90 |
|
Figures |
91 |