Lake Ellesmere

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:lake
gptkbp:area approximately 70 square kilometers
gptkbp:biodiversity supports various fish species
supports various plant species
supports migratory birds
gptkbp:climate temperate climate
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by climate change
experiences seasonal variations
gptkbp:conflict habitat restoration
pollution control
gptkbp:conservation_efforts managed by Environment Canterbury
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to local iwi
gptkbp:depth approximately 3 meters
gptkbp:environmental_concerns gptkb:invasive_species
water quality concerns
gptkbp:environmental_impact provides habitat for wildlife
supports wetland ecosystems
gptkbp:geography located near Christchurch
part of the Canterbury Plains
gptkbp:historical_event drainage projects in the 19th century
Māori land use practices
gptkbp:historical_significance Māori cultural heritage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lake Ellesmere
gptkbp:hydrology receives inflow from rivers
has fluctuating water levels
gptkbp:is_connected_to gptkb:Hakatere_Conservation_Park
Lakes and wetlands of Canterbury
gptkbp:is_essential_for birdlife
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:urban_development
agriculture
gptkbp:local_economy supports local fisheries
contributes to tourism revenue
influences agricultural practices
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:outflow gptkb:Waimakariri_River
gptkb:Rakaia_River
gptkbp:part_of Te Waihora/ Lake Ellesmere catchment
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
birdwatching
gptkbp:research monitored for water quality
subject of ecological studies
studied for biodiversity assessments
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Canterbury_Region
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
offers scenic views
provides recreational opportunities
gptkbp:type brackish lake
gptkbp:water_management regulated by local authorities
subject to resource consents
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4