Figure 12.3: Estimated pre-human and current (2007) extent of wetland areas
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Source: Department of Conservation.
Text description of figure
This image is a map of New Zealand showing the estimated area and location of wetlands prior to human arrival as well as the current extent. The following table accompanies the image:
|
Pre-human area |
Current 2007 area |
Percentage remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
Total |
2,471,080 |
249,776 |
10.1 |
North Island |
1,323,871 |
64,479 |
4.9 |
South Island |
1,147,209 |
185,297 |
16.3 |
