Appendix Two Extensive lowland podocarp-beech-broadleaf forests; part of the largest tract of lowland forest in north Marlborough; a particularly high density of rimu in places - regionally important. Ecosystem characterised by its moderate to low biodiversity due to it being largely upland, the naturally infertile and toxic nature of the substrate, and lack of coastal and alpine communities. Non-forest communities especially, make an important biodiversity contribution. Natural processes and dynamics largely intact (including natural earthflow events). Open and low-statured communities vulnerable to fire and invasion by weeds, especially wilding pines and gorse. Biotic patterns largely intact, transparent and complex. Excellent examples of influence of substrate and topography on vegetation patterns - nationally important. Low native fish diversity. Too far inland and elevated for most migratory species except eels. 3. Plants Mineral belt shrub-daisy (Olearia serpentina ) (m); mineral belt snow-tussock (Ch ionochloa defracta ) (m); Poranthera microphylla (r); Myosotis monroi (r)(m); He be aff. carnos (r)(m); Pimelea su teri (r); Pimelea aff. sericeovillosa (r)(m); ula Poa aciculari foli ssp. ophitas li (r)(m); Coloban thus ‘serpentine’ (m); a Bu lbophy llum pygm aeumAstelia graminea ; southern cedar (r); pink pine (r); ; red tussock; Hydrocotyle dissecta . (m)=endemic to Nelson/Marlborough mineral belt (r)=rare in the Marlborough Sounds, or nationally threatened. 4. Animals Nelson green gecko (r); Powelliphanta ‘consobrina’ (r); falcon, kaka. (r)=rare in the Marlborough Sounds, or nationally threatened. C. Priorities and Potential for Restoration Terrestrial Values Manage weed spread threats, especially gorse and wilding pines. Manage wild animal threats, especially pigs and goats which are destroying Powelliphanta and its habitat. Excellent potential for allowing successional shrublands to regenerate back to mature ultramafic forest and shrubland communities, especially in lower altitudes. Freshwater values: Priority to control effects of land disturbance activities on downstream values and maintain/restore riparian communities where disturbed. App Two - 23