Ecosystem Survey Checklist
Use with the Kaitiakitanga Field Journal. Tally observations and note evidence.
| Item | Observed? | Evidence/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (clear / cloudy / algal bloom) | [ ] | |
| Native plants present (list) | [ ] | |
| Introduced/invasive species (list) | [ ] | |
| Invertebrates (e.g., kōura, kākahi, mayfly) | [ ] | |
| Birdlife (species, behaviour) | [ ] | |
| Human impacts (litter, erosion, runoff, barriers) | [ ] | |
| Evidence of restoration (planting, fencing, traps) | [ ] | |
| Tikanga upheld (karakia, access permission, respect) | [ ] |