Christchurch Ecosystems Map (Lucas Associates) overlayed with waterways, swamps & vegetation cover in 1856 (Christchurch Drainage Board)

DRY PLAINSTussock green skink - ti kouka, young plains ecosystem

Ti Koukakotare - kanuka,mid-age plains ecosystem

Kowhaipipit - mikimiki,young plains ecosystem

Houherepiwakawaka - kohuhu,mid-age plains ecosystem

WET PLAINSKahikateakereru - manatu, older plains ecosystem

Totarabellbird - matai,older plains ecosystem

Te Kakahi complexdry or stony

COASTAL PLAINS

Pukiopukeko - karamu, peat plains ecosystem

Akeakeriroriro - ngaio,old dune ecosystem

Pingaokuaka - tauhinu,young dunes ecosystem

Oioituturiwhatu,marsh ribbonwood,estuarine ecosystem