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File Identifier: 0FB0718A-84B2-4424-A924-8B734816926E Parent Identifier: 65564808-95CB-419C-A332-993EAF68A0AC Hierarchy Level: feature Hierarchy Level Name: Feature of Significant Natural Areas - Terrestrial and Wetland Abstract: This is the External supply version of the Thames Coromandel SNA dataset as it excludes the following species columns (SIGNIFICANT_FLORA, SIGNIFICANT_FAUNA, LIKELY_FLORA, LIKELY_FAUNA). This is a provisional desktop based inventory and assessment of the significance of areas of indigenous vegetation and/or habitats of indigenous fauna in terrestrial vegetation, wetland, island (both inshore and offshore), sand dune and shingle beach ecosystems in the Thames-Coromandel District initially compiled in 2007. Statement: This dataset is subject to being updated by Waikato Regional Council. SNA are commonly referred to as "sites", and one site may consist of a collection of polygons with boundaries derived from vegetation extent and/or cadastral and covenant data depending on the protection status. This SNA data set was originally intended for use in Waikato Regional Council’s (the Council) regional biodiversity management prioritisation project, but is available for other Council projects. It may also be used by the Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) for their planning purposes and by other parties if deemed appropriate. Other Information: IMPORTANT: Refer to inventory document DM#2877640 for comparing TA and WRC versions, latest updates etc. The data set was primarily created for Council’s "Prioritising Natural Areas for Biodiversity Management" project (DOCS# 1122331, 1123720, and 1204845). However other Council groups, such as River and Catchment services and Biosecurity, can also use the data to assist in their operations. TCDC will be using the data for its own planning, prioritisation and consultation purposes. The data is considered a provisional inventory and ranking of SNA of the Thames-Coromandel District as at 2007. It may be used in subsequent analyses and community consultation to help with the validation and finalisation of a list of SNA of the Thames-Coromandel District. Keywords: Biodiversity,Ecology,Ecosystems,Fauna,Flora,Native,RPS,SNA,Wetland Topic Category: biota:flora and/or fauna in natural environment Resource Reference Date: 15/09/2014 Metadata Constraints Access Constraints: license Use Constraints: license Maintenance Information Maintenance frequency: asNeeded Last Load Date: 12/08/2016 Spatial Representation Information Recommended Scale: Reference System: EPSG2193 Spatial Representation Type: vector Vector Grid Geographic Bounding Box GeometricObjectType : surface geometricObjectCount : 804 topologyLevel : geometryOnly Number of Dimensions : 2 Cell Geometry : Transformation Param Available : N westBoundLongitude : 1875933.1628 eastBoundLongitude : 1808296.1617 southBoundLatitude : 5869095.9462 northBoundLatitude : 5964921.529 Responsible Parties Role: Position: Organisation: Waikato Regional Council Delivery Point: 160 Ward Street City: Hamilton Central Postal Code: 3204 Country: New Zealand Phone: Fax: Email: Data Constraints Data Access Constraints : copyright Data Use Constraints: copyright Data Distribution: Unrestricted Licence Type : CC BY 4.0 Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Licence Expiry: Licence Conditions: Copyright : This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License © Waikato Regional Council, 2007. Provisional Significant Natural Areas data. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data Disclaimers : The following disclaimers must be included with outputs, as indicated, that contain any part of this "Provisional Significant Natural Areas of the Thames-Coromandel District (2007)" data set: Terrestrial (including Inshore/Offshore Island, Sand Dune and Shingle Beach) and Wetland Ecosystems: 1. Full version for reports, metadata and any data outputs other than maps: The "Provisional Significant Natural Areas of the Thames-Coromandel District: Terrestrial and Wetland Ecosystems" data are derived from analysis and interpretation of aerial photography along with information from ecological reports and data (where available), local ecological knowledge and limited field surveys. The data comprises an extensive yet provisional inventory and ranking of SNA of terrestrial and wetland ecosystems of the Thames-Coromandel District. It may be subject to revision through consultation with the Thames-Coromandel District Council or other appropriate sources. The Waikato Regional Council strongly advise that the data be used only in conjunction with subsequent field surveys, especially if the data will be used to help with decisions on resource consents, the development of district plan and regional plan schedules, or funding priorities. The data have been captured at scales of 1:10,000 or smaller and it is recommended it not be used at greater scales (e.g. 1:5,000) without detailed field survey. The absence of an existing natural terrestrial or wetland ecosystem area from the "Provisional Significant Natural Areas of the Thames-Coromandel District: Terrestrial and Wetland Ecosystems" data does not imply that such an area is not, or cannot be considered, a significant natural area, a significant area of indigenous vegetation or significant habitat for indigenous species. Such areas should be assessed when and if required. 2. Short version for maps containing SNA boundaries and/or attributes: Provisional Significant Natural Areas data are derived from interpretation of aerial photography along with information from ecological reports and data (where available), local ecological knowledge and/or limited field surveys. The data are provisional and should be used for indicative purposes only. The data have been captured at scales of 1:10,000 or smaller and it is recommended it not be used at greater scales (e.g. 1:5,000) without detailed field survey. 3. The standard Waikato Regional Council disclaimer must also be included in any maps or other data outputs produced by Waikato Regional Council: While Waikato Regional Council has exercised all reasonable skill and care in controlling the contents of this information, Waikato Regional Council accepts no liability in contract, tort or otherwise howsoever, for any loss, damage, injury or expense (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the provision of this information or its use. Data Use Limits : Download Links URL Format Notes Supporting Information Links URL Format Notes General Notes: Attribute Information Name Description Notes Restricted Primary Key SITE_NUMBER A unique identifier (used at the time to when the dataset was initially compiled) for each site. This attribute is not the primary key. N N SITE_NAME A name given to the site. N N HISTORICAL_ID This attribute is usually only present if site numbers have changed after the inventory is complete and the data has been supplied to third parties. It is an alpha-numeric "number" that was used as the initial unique site number during the inventory and assessment of SNA in the Territorial Authority and may have changed. This number may have been replaced by the SITE_NUMBER attribute, and is therefore no longer in use. N N SITE_DESCRIPTION This is a brief summary or synopsis of the key characteristics or features of a site. This may include the geography, ecosystem(s) and/or primary type(s) of vegetation in a site. N N AREA_HA The estimated planar area (in NZTM projection) of each site in hectares. N N ECOSYSTEM_TYPE The primary type, or types, of ecosystem(s) that the site is considered to represent. N N CRITERION_1 Possible values: 'indeterminate', 'no', or 'yes'. The assessment of criterion 1 of the significance criteria in Appendix 3 of the Operative RPS: "It is indigenous vegetation or habitat for indigenous fauna that has been specially set aside by statute or covenant for protection and preservation, unless the site can be shown to meet none of Criteria 3-11." N N CRITERION_2 Possible values: 'indeterminate', 'no', or 'yes'. The assessment of criterion 2 of the significance criteria in Appendix 3 of the Operative RPS: "It is indigenous vegetation or habitat recommended for protection by the Nature Heritage Fund, or Nga Whenua Rahui committees, or the Queen Elizabeth the Second National Trust Board of Directors, unless the site can be shown to meet none of Criteria 3-11." N N CRITERION_3 Possible values: 'indeterminate', 'likely', 'no', or 'yes'. The assessment of criterion 3 of the significance criteria in Appendix 3 of the Operative RPS: "It is vegetation or habitat that is currently habitat for indigenous species or associations of indigenous species that are: threatened with extinction; or are endemic to the Waikato Region. N N CRITERION_4 Possible values: 'indeterminate', 'likely', 'no', or 'yes'. The assessment of criterion 4 of the significance criteria in Appendix 3 of the Operative RPS: "It is indigenous vegetation or a habitat type that is under-represented in an Ecological District, or Ecological Region, or nationally. N N CRITERION_5 Possible values: 'indeterminate', 'likely', 'no', or 'yes'. The assessment of criterion 5 of the significance criteria in Appendix 3 of the Operative RPS: "It is indigenous vegetation or habitat that is, and prior to human settlement was, nationally uncommon such as geothermal, Chenier plain, or karst ecosystems." N N CRITERION_6 Possible values: 'indeterminate', 'likely', 'no', or 'yes'. The assessment of criterion 6 of the significance criteria in Appendix 3 of the Operative RPS: "It is wetland habitat for indigenous plant communities and/or indigenous fauna communities that has not been created and subsequently maintained for or in connection with: waste treatment; or wastewater renovation; or hydro electric power lakes; or water storage for irrigation; or water supply storage;unless in those instances they meet the criteria in Whaley et al. (1995)." N N CRITERION_7 Possible values: 'indeterminate', 'likely', 'no', or 'yes'. The assessment of criterion 7 of the significance criteria in Appendix 3 of the Operative RPS: "It is an area of indigenous vegetation or naturally occurring habitat that is large relative to other examples in the Waikato Region of similar habitat types, and which contains all or almost all indigenous species typical of that habitat type." N N CRITERION_8 Possible values: 'indeterminate', 'likely', 'no', or 'yes'. The assessment of criterion 8 of the significance criteria in Appendix 3 of the Operative RPS: "It is aquatic habitat that is a portion of a stream, river, lake, wetland, intertidal mudflat or estuary, and their margins, that is critical to the self sustainability of an indigenous species within a catchment of the Waikato Region, and which contains healthy, representative populations of that species." N N CRITERION_9 Possible values: 'indeterminate', 'likely', 'no', or 'yes'. The assessment of criterion 9 of the significance criteria in Appendix 3 of the Operative RPS: "It is an area of indigenous vegetation or habitat that is a healthy and representative example of its type because: its structure, composition, and ecological processes are largely intact; and if protected from the adverse effects of plant and animal pests and of adjacent land use (e.g. stock, discharges, erosion), can maintain its ecological sustainability over time." N N CRITERION_10 Possible values: 'indeterminate', 'likely', 'no', or 'yes'. The assessment of criterion 10 of the significance criteria in Appendix 3 of the Operative RPS: "It is an area of indigenous vegetation or habitat that forms part of an ecological sequence that is either not common in the Waikato Region or an ecological district, or is an exceptional representative example of its type." N N CRITERION_11 Possible values: 'indeterminate', 'likely', 'no', or 'yes'. The assessment of criterion 11 of the significance criteria in Appendix 3 of the Operative RPS: "It is an area of indigenous vegetation or habitat for indigenous species (which habitat is either naturally occurring or has been established as a mitigation measure) that forms either on its own or in combination with other similar areas, an ecological buffer, linkage or corridor; and which is necessary to protect any site identified as significant under Criteria 1-10 from external adverse effects." N N CRITERIA_YES This is a comma delimited list of the number(s) of the RPS Significance Criteria that are known to be met at a site. This attribute will be empty for sites where no RPS criteria are 'yes'. N N CRITERIA_LIKELY This is a comma delimited list of the number(s) of the RPS Significance Criteria that are likely to be met at a site. This attribute will be empty for sites where no RPS criteria are 'likely'. N N CRITERIA_INDETERMINATE This is a comma separated list of the number(s) of the RPS Significance Criteria for which it could not yet be determined if they are known or likely to be met at a site. This attribute will be empty for sites where no RPS criteria are 'indeterminate'. N N SIGNIFICANCE This indicates the significance of a site as determined from the assessment of the 11 RPS significance criteria. These significance levels are applied using the guidelines outlined in Waikato Regional Council Technical Report TR2002/15: "Areas of Significant Indigenous Vegetation and Habitats of Indigenous Fauna in the Waikato Region: Guidelines to apply Regional Criteria and Determine Level of Significance". N N SIGNIFICANCE_JUSTIFICATION A brief explanation and/or justification for the level of significance given to a site, including justification for any of the 11 RPS significance criteria known to be met; or an explanation/justification for why a site was identified as 'Likely' to be significant or not significant. N N CONFIDENCE_LEVEL Possible values: 'High', 'Medium', 'Low'. This is an assessment of the level of confidence in the information available for a site and the assessment of the significance of a site. Further information on applying a confidence level are provided in DOC# 2164814. Note that a site of low confidence should be considered no less significant than other sites of higher confidence, but of the same significance, unless other information proves otherwise. N N PEST_ANIMAL_ISSUE Possible values: 'Indeterminate', 'Likely', 'No', 'Yes', null. This is used to indicate whether any pest animal (as defined in WRC Regional Pest Management Strategy) management issues are known or likely to exist at a site. Only sites which have been assessed with at least a significance level of locally significant have a value for this column. N N PEST_PLANT_ISSUE Possible values: 'Indeterminate', 'Likely', 'No', 'Yes', null. This is used to indicate whether any pest plant (as defined in WRC Regional Pest Management Strategy) or other weed management issues are known or likely to exist at a site. Only sites which have been assessed with at least a significance level of locally significant have a value for this column. N N STOCK_ISSUE Possible values: 'Indeterminate', 'Likely', 'No', 'Yes', null. This is used to indicate whether any stock management issues are known or likely to exist at a site, such as a lack of stock proof fencing or the presence of stock.Only sites which have been assessed with at least a significance level of locally significant have a value for this column. N N DEVELOPMENT_ISSUE This is used to indicate whether any development management issues are known or likely to exist at a site, such as proposed or operational subdivision, wind farms, clearance, land use change or power pylons.Only sites which have been assessed with at least a significance level of locally significant have a value for this column. N N OTHER_ISSUE Possible values: 'Indeterminate', 'Likely', 'No', 'Yes', null. This is used to indicate whether any other management issues not covered by the above categories are known or likely to exist at a site.Only sites which have been assessed with at least a significance level of locally significant have a value for this column. N N ISSUE_JUSTIFICATION This provides a brief explanation or justification for the result of the assessment of management issues at a site, particularly for management issues that are known or likely to exist at a site. N N REFERENCES This is a list of citations, delimited by semi-colon, that refer to the primary sources of information used in the assessment of a site. This may include spatial data sets, databases, various types of reports and surveys, and personal observations.A bibliography of the information sources cited in this attribute is provided in either a separate document or MS Excel worksheet. N N BOUNDARY_SOURCE A comma separated list of citations for the data sets used to derive the boundary of a site (e.g. WRAPS (2007), BIOVEG (2002), DOC (2006), etc.). N N ASSESSMENT_NOTES This contains any additional relevant notes or information about a site that could not be recorded appropriately in any of the other attributes described. N N ID N N GEOMETRY N N

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File Identifier: 526D658D-FEE9-5F24-E055-000000000001 Parent Identifier: 31F45DE3-4B9C-4AF4-823E-E8ECADE04F6A Hierarchy Level: feature Hierarchy Level Name: Feature of Significant Natural Areas - Terrestrial and Wetland Abstract: This is the external supply version of the Waikato SNA layer which has the threatened species columns removed. This is a provisional desktop based inventory and assessment of the significance of areas of indigenous vegetation and/or habitats of indigenous fauna in terrestrial vegetation, wetland and sand dunes in the Waikato District. The dataset was is based on 2012 Aerial photography and is subject to being updated by Waikato Regional Council (the Council) in consultation with Waikato District Council. Statement: The districts currently included in the significant natural areas(SNA)dataset are: Waitomo, Hauraki, Waipa, Otorohanga, Thames-Coromandel and South Waikato. Third parties should request this data from the relevant Territorial Authority. Other Information: IMPORTANT: Refer to inventory document DM#2877640 for comparing TA and WRC versions, latest updates etc. See email from WDC agreeing to CC4 licence: https://discover.wairc.govt.nz/otcs/llisapi.dll?func=ll&objId=12659461&objAction=viewheader Keywords: Biodiversity,SNA Topic Category: biota:flora and/or fauna in natural environment Resource Reference Date: 21/06/2017 Metadata Constraints Access Constraints: copyright Use Constraints: copyright Maintenance Information Maintenance frequency: asNeeded Last Load Date: 21/06/2017 Spatial Representation Information Recommended Scale: Reference System: EPSG2193 Spatial Representation Type: vector Vector Grid Geographic Bounding Box GeometricObjectType : surface geometricObjectCount : 1599 topologyLevel : geometryOnly Number of Dimensions : Cell Geometry : Transformation Param Available : N westBoundLongitude : 1823831.5739 eastBoundLongitude : 1747018.8087 southBoundLatitude : 5791401.8875 northBoundLatitude : 5901166.1578 Responsible Parties Role: custodian Position: Organisation: Waikato Regional Council - Science, Policy and Information Delivery Point: 160 Ward Street City: Hamilton Central Postal Code: 3204 Country: New Zealand Phone: 0800 800 401 Fax: 07 859 0998 Email: inforeq@waikatoregion.govt.nz Data Constraints Data Access Constraints : copyright Data Use Constraints: copyright Data Distribution: Unrestricted Licence Type : CC BY 4.0 Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Licence Expiry: Licence Conditions: Copyright : This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Provisional Significant Natural Areas data sourced from Waikato Regional Council. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Data Disclaimers : While Waikato Regional Council has exercised all reasonable skill and care in controlling the contents of this information, Waikato Regional Council accepts no liability in contract, tort or otherwise howsoever, for any loss, damage, injury or expense (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the provision of this information or its use by you. Data Use Limits : Download Links URL Format Notes Supporting Information Links URL Format Notes General Notes: Attribute Information Name Description Notes Restricted Primary Key ID N N SITE_NUMBER N N SITE_NAME N N SITE_DESCRIPTION N N ECOSYSTEM_TYPE N N OTHER_FEATURES N N CRITERION_1 N N CRITERION_2 N N CRITERION_3 N N CRITERION_4 N N CRITERION_5 N N CRITERION_6 N N CRITERION_7 N N CRITERION_8 N N CRITERION_9 N N CRITERION_10 N N CRITERION_11 N N SIGNIFICANCE N N SIGNIFICANCE_JUSTIFICATION N N CONFIDENCE_LEVEL N N FIELD_RECORD N N FIELD_RECORD_JST N N PEST_ANIMAL_ISSUE N N PEST_ANIMAL_ISSUE_JST N N PEST_PLANT_ISSUE N N PEST_PLANT_ISSUE_JST N N STOCK_ISSUE N N STOCK_ISSUE_JST N N DEVELOPMENT_ISSUE N N DEVELOPMENT_ISSUE_JST N N OTHER_ISSUE N N OTHER_ISSUE_JST N N ISSUE_JUSTIFICATION N N BOUNDARY_SOURCE N N REFERENCES N N ASSESSMENT_NOTES N N PREVIOUS_KES_NUMBER N N GEOMETRY N N

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