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MANAGEMENT PLAN
Significance
Because of the natural values it protects Trelissick
Park is a key feature of the Kaiwharawhara/Korimako Stream
catchment.
In a regional wildlife study carried out by Parish in
1983, Ngaio Gorge was identified as a potential SSWI (Site
of Special Wil dlife Interest). This classification was
confirmed in the 1984 study of the Biological Resources
of the Wellington Region. Both studies identified and
confirmed the area's potential as a bird corridor between
the Harbour and Otari Native Botanic Garden.
The Wellington Branch of the Royal Forest and Bird Protection
Society has also identified Trelissick Park as a significant
ecol ogical site (Natural Wellington, A Plan to Preserve
and Enhance the Natural Treasures of Wellington City -undated).
The area's diversity in terms of species and habitat as
well as the areas potential as a bird corridor were identified
as being of particular significance.
Trelissick Park is zoned Open Space C in the Wellington
City Transitional District Plan (current) being regarded
as a link in t he Outer Town Belt. It is also identified
in the Wellington City Draft District Plan as being one
of the Conservation Sites or zones within the cit y. These
areas represent a cross section of ecosystems and are
defined as areas that are a significant part of Wellington's
natura l heritage. Trelissick Park also protects the elements
of land and forest which are essential to the Maori wairua
or sense of well-being. The forest contains plants used
in Maori medicine.
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