Ecological Evaluation of the Pond
Criteria Pond
 

Naturalness

Semi-natural habitat, some partially controlled by humans.

Size

Overall size of approximately 0.5 ha.

Diversity

Low floral and faunal diversity.

Rarity

No plant species of conservation interest.  Bird species of conservation interest included Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) foraging; White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) foraging.  

Re-creatability

Habitat characteristics and species composition are easy to recreate.

Fragmentation

Highly fragmented.

Ecological Linkage

Not functionally linked to any very highly valued habitat in close proximity.

Potential Value

Low.

Nursery /Breeding Ground

None.

Age

Young (<10 years).

Abundance/ Richness of Wildlife

Low abundance / richness of fauna.

Overall Ecological Value

Low