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Lake Kopureherehere, Forest Lakes

Kete Horowhenua2020-03-23T16:47:17+00:00
This 16.72 hectare lake is located in Takapu Road, Manakau, Horowhenua.
GPS latitude40.7189
GPS longitude175.1690

It is included in theKapiti Coast District Council Heritage Register where it is described:

'Dune lake-wetland, swamp forest, tawa forest.

Provides an example of ecological sequence between dune lake, swamp forest and dry forest formally characteristic of the area but now uncommon within Foxton Ecological District.

Has been modified and grazed.

Wetland habitat is nationally under-represented.

Provides habitat for kapungawha and kereru.'