Volume Three Appendix 2 Coastal Terrestrial Area 6: Nydia Sub Area Rating Key Values Additional Comments There are nationally threatened plants on the Tennyson Inlet islands. Tennyson Inlet and parts of Nydia Bay retain extremely high experiential values, due mainly to its unmodified indigenous vegetation cover that extends from the shore line to the ridges and peaks that contain the inlet. Southern and Very High Extensive upland forest, although eastern parts and High some regenerating to slopes around Hikapu Reach. High experiential values. Coastal Terrestrial Area 7: Robertson General values and characteristics applicable to the whole of Coastal Terrestrial Area 7 Upland forest tracts are intact (some exceptionally so) and are vital habitats for nationally threatened species. Tracts of primary lowland hillslope forests are still quite extensive and regionally important. Sub Area Rating Key Values Additional Comments Port Underwood High Numerous indented bays in Port Most modification occurs area Underwood from Whites Bay to closest to the shoreline. Willawa Point/Oyster Bay hold high experiential values. Queen Charlotte High Forested headland of Kaipupu Point, Sound areas now managed as a “mainland island”. Upper parts of Mt Very High Upland indigenous forest tracts Some exotic forestry Robertson and provide vital habitat for nationally occupies the lowlands. Kahikatea threatened species. Very high perceived naturalness. App 2 - 13