The HNCMA has identified in some areas of the catchment focus river reaches for restoration and protection. Focus river reaches are selected by the following characteristics:
Near intact reach outside reserved lands
River reach has a high or very high recovery potential
River reach is in a sub-catchment in mostly near intact condition (typically reserved lands) with remaining reaches having potential for protection / rehabilitation - importance of sub-catchment to whole catchment health
Continuity in river condition with upstream and downstream in good condition
Top of river down approach - reach above in near-intact condition
River is not dammed and is in a relatively natural sub-catchment providing high water quality and quantity to system
River reach important for protection of exceptional downstream values
Manageable severe downstream impact degrading high value downstream conditions
River reach is a rare or threatened river channel type that is functioning naturally and a priority for preservation / rehabilitation
River reach has an identified manageable severe immediate threat
Representative reference reach - target for rehabilitation
Extremely high recreation value
Support of existing community environment activity required
High potential for whole of reach rehabilitation project due to small number of landholders on reach
High value reach with no current activity occurring
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