Oyster farming, Houhora Harbour : environmental impact report / [...prepared for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries; by Rosemary Mason and Jo-Anne Nicholls].
By: Mason, R. S. (Rosemary S.).
Contributor(s): Nicholls, Jo-Anne | New Zealand. Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
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BookPublisher: [Wellington, NZ] : Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 1974Description: 52 p. (1 fold.) : ill., maps (1 fold.) ; 30 cm.Other title: Environmental impact report: oyster farming, Houhora Harbour.Subject(s): OYSTER CULTURE | OYSTERS | OSTREA | AQUACULTURE | HOUHORA HARBOUR | MARINE ENVIRONMENT | ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS | ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT | SITE SELECTIONHoldings: GRETA POINT: 639.41 MAS Summary: The main impact of the Houhora oyster farms will be on the human environment. No adverse biological effects are expected. Areas of 4 ha each are recommended (smaller then applied for) with several conditions. An access way should be provided within each farm for public use. All structures should be placed parallel to the tidal flow. A bond should be secured to ensure removal of structures at termination of the lease. The lease should be forfeited if the farms are not maintained to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. No other marine farming should be allowed in the upper section of the harbour before fuller assessment of the environmental impact of these farms is made in 2 to 3 years. (auth/PGE)
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The main impact of the Houhora oyster farms will be on the human environment. No adverse biological effects are expected. Areas of 4 ha each are recommended (smaller then applied for) with several conditions. An access way should be provided within each farm for public use. All structures should be placed parallel to the tidal flow. A bond should be secured to ensure removal of structures at termination of the lease. The lease should be forfeited if the farms are not maintained to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. No other marine farming should be allowed in the upper section of the harbour before fuller assessment of the environmental impact of these farms is made in 2 to 3 years. (auth/PGE)
GRETA POINT: 639.41 MAS
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