Inventory Fields

Only the names, map sheets, importance and vulnerability ratings of listed sites are given in this web site. The computerised database and publications contain data on each site in the following fields:

Site name

Regional Council district

Statement of significance

Brief description

Geological age of feature

Brief locality description

Map reference (NZMS 260)

Accessibility

Type of exposure

Foreseeable hazards to the feature

Human modifications to the feature

Reserve status

Earth science informants

Date information supplied

Literature references about feature

Assessment of importance:

A = of international scientific, aesthetic or educational value

B = of national scientific, aesthetic or educational value

C = of regional scientific, aesthetic or educational value

Assessment of vulnerability to human damage:

1 = vulnerable to complete destruction by human-related activities

2 = vulnerable to significant damage by human-related activities

3 = robust and not considered to be vulnerable to most human-related activities

4 = values (e.g. rock exposure) could be improved by targeted human-related activities