Penryn Reserve

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Location

Suburb
Camborne

Primary Purpose of Reserve
Recreational & Ecological Linkages

Values & Outcomes

36 (E1A1).

GWRC Key Native Ecosystem.

Continuum of coastal forest, gorse-broom-hardwood scrub and shrubland, estuarine and sedge-dominated wetland, and shore-edge associations. Kanuka, mahoe, ngaio prominent in forest.

Represents a diverse range of forest, wetland and coastal ecosystems that are now poorly represented in Porirua City, including some that are scarce, threatened or distinctive.  Has been fragmented by subdivision in Camborne, but still extensive and enhances connectivity around Pauatahanui Inlet. Significant buffer against sedimentation into Pauatahanui Inlet.

This is not a Crown Derived Reserve.

Connections - several residential streets down to the Camborne walkway.

Utilities (Important): Sewer, Stormwater.

1. Protect the significant natural values to achieve healthy ecological functioning through animal and weed pest control as funding opportunities allow, and through natural regeneration.
   
   
2. Encourage casual recreation and bush appreciation by continuing to provide an easily accessed scenic bushwalking pathway, giving access to the coast.
   
   
3. Maintain the many street-to-street, reserve-to-reserve, and ridge-to-coast connections.
   
   
4. Assess the value and long term options of the large grassed site.

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