Protected Natural Areas Programme – Coromandel Ecological Survey

The Protected Natural Areas Programme (PNAP) is a scientifically based programme that aims to preserve the full range of New Zealand's natural character and ecological diversity. It arose from an awareness and concern that many of our indigenous communities, habitat and landscapes were inadequately represented within the existing network of reserves and other protected natural areas and that many of these were under threat of disappearing forever. Purpose: To identify the range of vegetation/habitat types currently protected and recommended areas for protection (RAPs) where habitat is under-represented in protected areas.

Overview of the Ecological Region, vegetation surveys, areas recommended for protection (RAPs) – including map, grid reference, area, altitude range, tenure, land form, vegetation, significant features, and justification for protection.

Coromandel Ecological Region (coastal reserves and wetlands above Thames, south of Te Aroha and up to Orakawa Bay (north of Waihi Beach)).

Fletcher Bay – S09 235225 Stony Bay – S10 265190 Fantail bay – S09 195170 Ongohi Bush – S10 255140 Poticki Bay – T10 355132 Waikawau Bay – T10 355090 Kennedy Bay – T10 380030 Okahu – T10 309968 Hapapawera – T10 400975 Pungapunga – T10 424956 Whangapoua Harbour – T10 450920 Waingaro Wetland – T11 423900 Otama Bay – T10 568955 Whauwhau – T11 550893 Horseshoe and Sandy Bays – T10 585917 Manaia Harbour – S11 290810 Wairotoroto shingle Beach – S11 287726 Kirita Bush reminants – S11 274786 Whitianga Harbour – T11 505775 Whenuakite – Tapuaetahi – T11 625700 Hot Water Beach – T11 615760 Pauanui Hill – T12 660588 Duck Creek – T12 623545 Wharekawa Harbour – T12 665510 Onemana – T12 663450 Otahu Estuary – T12 648368 Whiritoa Beach – T12 675315 Mataora – T13 675295

Coromandel ER surveyed over the summers of 1987-88 and 1988-89.

See the PNAP Guidebook for Rapid Ecological Survey (Myers et al, 1987). Involves 4 stages – reconnaissance, survey, analysis, and evaluation/implementation. Ecological units which now occur within PNAs at less than 10% of their probable former extent were considered to be inadequately protected. Frequency of collection: One off survey

Rapid surveys so possibility that species overlooked. Gaps in collection: Not reported Data quality: Not reported Attribute accuracy: Field surveys carried out by specialists trained in various ecological fields (botany, freshwater). Completeness: Not reported

report, file notes

Freely available Sensitivity/Confidentiality: None

Finished

Additional comments: Field notes are stored at Conservancy/Area Office