BASE INFORMATION

Located new Waiharara in the rohe of NgaiTakoto

 103 ha (largest Aupouri lake), 6m deep
 Catchment approx. 70% pasture from farm land adjacent - nutrients entering through drains, surface run off
 Surrounded by pine forest with small pockets of native vegetation around the open water area known locally as lake Yelavich (wetlands part of this system)
 There are no outflows, several inflows
 Wetland requires weed control, removal of wilding and remnant pines, in-fill planting, and a small amount of fence maintenance

ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Significant site
 A healthy population of mudfish (black and northern) in covenanted areas
 Kuta & Raupo
 Frogs
 Bittern

STATUS

*Eutrophic

*Algae in wetlands, current summer 2018

*NRC moderate to high status, part of Northland Lakes monitoring 3 monthly recordings of temperature, nutrients, water clarity

FLORA PEST

 Wilding / Remnant Pine ,Pampas, Golden Wattle

FAUNA PEST
 Horses, Gambusia, Possum/cats

HEALTH & SAFETY

Adjoining forestry operation

MONITORING

Existing DOC fish monitoring (work in with)

RISKS & ISSUES

Fire damage April 2015 including one of 3 mudfish monitoring sites
(topical so maybe ok). Island pines burned - an opportunity to re-
vegetate in natives before weeds take over.
 Importance of fire-fighting practices re water source and retardants
used in ecologically sensitive areas
 Freedom camping site

PRIORITY

Fence repairs and new fencing to stock-proof

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Talk with Summit re their pest programme

PROJECT PRIORITY ACTIONS

Focus on weed management and build on regenerating areas.
1. Weed control
2. Fencing to exclude stock access
3. Remove wilding pines where natives are regenerating
4. Remove non-native species from picnic area near SH 1

5. Pest control