TGPC: Greater Wellington letter to Chair, PCTG BOI - Attachment 2

ILiterature review of Porirua Harbour and catchmentAppendix 2: Annotated Bibliographyaerial photo from 1941-42 shows 82.9% of the catchmentis grassland. This area appearsto be similar to historical map from 19/4. Since 1941-42 grassland has decreased with aminor Increase in urban areas and a 25% increase in woodland (native and exoticspecies). Maps land use for the periods 1941- 42, 1973-74, 1985 and 2000. A feature ofurban development is its proximity to the Inlet.Park, G. (1999). Alt Inventory of the Surviving Traces of Prii?jury Forest of Welling10/1 C!fy.Report prepared for Wellington City CouncilSurvey of surviving traces of primary (old growth) forest in Wellington City, coveringnorthern part of POTirua catchment. All discernable forest remnants identified andspecies noted. Categorised forest as 'primary forest' or 'secondary forest with primaryelements present'Robertson C. J. , P. Hyvonen, M. I. Fraser, and C. R. Pickard 2007. Bird disiributioit ill NewZealand 1999-2004 (2nd edition). Wellington, N. Z. Omithological Society of New ZealandSystematic distribution records for all native bird species throughout New Zealand.Sawyer, I. W. D. (2001). Bibliog, .uphy of pioni checkfisis und vegeiuiioii survey data forWelling10n Co, Iservancy (excluding Chathain Islands). Wellington, Department of Conservation,Second edition.Lists references of vegetation surveys (mostly unpublished) done for specific areas.Organised by ecological district and locations, including several in POTirua HarbourcatchmentWRC (1998b). Ponyua Scenic Reserve. Key Native ECosysiein Managei, lent Area (KNEMA)Possuni conirol. Pest Animals Section, Biosecurity Department, Wellington Regional Council,Operational Report 9814.Report on the success of the possum control program for Elsdon Bush and POTirua ScenicReserve, including specific baits used and recommendations for eradication success. Listof invasive and native species present in the reserve. Also presents results of Key NativeEcosystem Survey, the areas is of significance as it is an example of an ecological orallitudinal sequence across a district and riot better represented elsewhere in theecological district.Stream geomorphologyassessmentandhydrology,includingfloodAnon (1987). Ponyutt Sirenn? flooding contours under ex!'sling levels o1 wi. bunisa!ion(unpublished), held at GWRC library.Aerial photos with 10, 20, 50 and 100 year flood heights estimated on them. Heightsestimated for both the present urbanised catchment and a fully urbanised catchmentAnon (1989). Ponyuu Sired111 flood Inni^ajioit schei?Ie EL4. Supplementary reports(unpublished), held at GWRC libraryCollection of technical reports from various contracted companies relating 10 thehydrology and proposed flood protection of POTirua Stream. Includes technical details(construction materials, costs, designs etc. )Reportfor Porirua City Council & Wellington City CouncilBlaschke and Rutherford Environmental ConsultantsFebruary 20.011