Appendix 1 Volume Three 23. Bryant Range, Upper Pelorus River Area, Richmond Range Conservation Estate and Red Hills Ridge roads. Cultural heritage values relate to the Māori archaeological sites identified in the area (particularly along the Wairau side of the ONL) and the legible fabric that remains from the history of gold mining, and, to a lesser extent, timber milling and farming that occurred in the area. Modifications include: numerous backcountry tracks and huts; overhead power line over Maungatapu Saddle; and a small section of Mount Richmond Road. Onamalutu Reserve area contains a track and interpretation boards. The ONL excludes forestry areas, tracks and modified lower valley slopes. 24. The Chalk Range Biophysical - Particularly interesting geology with limestone outcrops, including geopreservation Values sites in Isolated Creek and Sawcut Gorge. - Highly legible limestone features and outcrops along Waima River and Chalk Range. - Landscape clearly expresses its formative processes, via tectonic forces and fluvial and glacial activity. - Endemic Marlborough plants on limestone scarps. Perceptual - Prominent limestone ridge of the Chalk Range is visually impressive and memorable. Values Towering cliffs and enormous boulders add visual drama to the landscape. - - Spectacular chasm of 150 metre-deep Sawcut Gorge, in places only 2 metres wide, is visually dramatic. Associative - Sawcut Gorge area valued for its unique DOC -managed recreation opportunities. Values Overview Based on the above values, The Chalk Range has been identified as an ONF due to its exceptional biophysical and associative landscape values and very high sensory landscape values. The limestone country within the northern Kekerengu Valley is exceptional, displaying towering cliffs of considerable height, overhanging vegetation and the spectacular Sawcut Gorge. Modifications include: farm tracks, walking tracks, backcountry huts, pasture, sparsely- located farm related buildings and structures (i.e. stockyard), fencing, and a mast on Ben More. 25. The Inland Kaikoura Range Biophysical - The high, exposed and jagged ridge of the Inland Kaikoura Range is extremely Values legible. - Geopreservation sites include Tapuae-o-Uenuku zirconium aegirine; Hodder River weathering features; Lake McRae fault trace and landslides (Clarence Valley); and Lake McRae debris and dam. - A diverse range of indigenous fauna, especially insects and lizards. - A number of nationally threatened plant species are present. App 1 - 24