Appendix Two (excluding the Richmond Range) - nationally important. Remaining alluvial, estuarine, freshwater and dune communities uncommon, distinctive, vulnerable and regionally significant. Although relatively small in extent, they contribute significantly to the biodiversity of the ecosystem. Some tracts of upland forest distinctive, diverse and vital habitats for nationally threatened species. Distinctive stunted, windshorn forests on exposed ridges and summits. A few large, nationally important primary coastal and lowland forest tracts remain; they contribute to intact altitudinal sequences from ridgetop to seafloor, (eg; Black Head, Big Bay, Ship Cove). Unusual coastal shrublands in places, (eg; above Jacksons Head). Biotic patterns disrupted in most lower altitude and coastal areas; largely intact at higher altitudes. Alluvial patterns largely lost - uninterpretable. Dynamic process functioning generally healthy except for alluvial sites. Ongoing wild animal and weed threats. Natural biodiversity high due to range of altitude, landform and habitat types; especially enhanced by alpine communities. Overall productivity moderately low partly due to infertile schists. Low productivity at high altitudes. Low gradient stream stretches which are close to the sea provide good habitat for threatened fish. High native fish diversity. 3. Plants Celmisia macmahonii var. macmahonii (r)(s); Anisotome haastii var. “Stokes” (r)(s); Celmisia rutlandii (r); Hebe speciosa (r); Raukawa; toi (Cordyline indivisa ); Chionochloa f ssp. flavescens (r); Stoppy-stop (Olearia colensoi) (r); lavescens Aciph ylla aur ea; A. Squarrosa, Donatia novae-zelandiae (r); Carmichaelia odo rata; Alseuosmia pusilla . (r)=rare in the Marlborough Sounds, or nationally threatened. (s)=endemic to Stokes ecosystem. 4. Animals Mohua (yellowhead) (r); Powelliphanta ‘bicolo r’ (r); koaro, banded kokopu (r); lamprey (r). ((r)=rare in the Marlborough Sounds, or nationally threatened.) C. Priorities and Potential for Restoration Terrestrial Values Lowland and coastal primary forest, now largely remnant although areas of secondary forest and regenerating shrublands provide excellent potential for restoration of these communities. Restoration of alluvial forest, wetland, dunes and estuary fringes a high priority. Freshwater Values Some potential to support short jawed kokopu if riparian vegetation of low gradient streams reinstated. Priority to restore riparian areas for habitat and water quality in lower gradient stretches. App Two - 43