Exotic Species
Species that are not indigenous and have been intentionally introduced or have inadvertently infiltrated an area.
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Zoning Dictionary
Category: Physical/Landform/Natural
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Fill
Sand, gravel, earth or other materials of any composition whatsoever placed or deposited by humans. To place any material in water or wetlands for the purpose of making land, constructing wharves, stabilizing the shoreline, riveting or constructing works, building beaches or constructing foundations for boathouses or other structures.
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Forest
Areas or stands of trees, the majority of which are greater than 12 inches caliper measured four feet above grade, covering an area greater than one-quarter acre; or groves of mature trees without regard to minimum area consisting of more than ten individual specimens.
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Forest Management
The management of forests for the production of wood and wood products and to provide outdoor recreation, to maintain, restore or enhance environmental conditions for wildlife, and for the protection and production of water supplies.
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Forestry
The management, development and cultivation of timber resources to ensure the continuous production of wood or wood products, provision of proper environmental conditions for wildlife, protection against floods and erosion, protection and production of water supplies, and the preservation of recreational resources. The use of land for the purpose of conservation and/or the growing and […]
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Girth
The circumference of the trunk of a tree measured at 1.4m above natural ground level. For trees with multiple trunks, such as Pōhutukawa, the girth measurement is the collective measurement of all trunks with a circumference of 250mm or more.
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Grade, Natural
The elevation of the ground surface in its natural state, before man-made alterations. The elevation of the undisturbed natural ground at the outermost corner of the footprint of the foundation wall.
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Grade, Percentage
The slope of land calculated by dividing the difference in elevation between two points by the distance between the same points.
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Greenway
Interconnected corridors that link existing green spaces. A recreational or pedestrian corridor for non-motorised journeys, developed in an integrated manner which enhances both the environment and quality of life of the surrounding area.
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Groundwater Infiltration Area
An area where the porous nature of surficial materials allows significant percolation of water into the groundwater system.
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