A beginner's guide to wetland restoration
Why are wetlands important, what lives in them, and how can you look after them? This guide is for landowners and community groups who are interested in restoring wetlands.
Hard copies of this document are available from wetlands@gw.govt.nz.
- Look, learn and plan
- Investigate the water supply
- Keep stock out
- Control the weeds
- Control animal pests
- Provide 'extras' for wildlife
- Start planting
- What to plant
- Monitor your progress
- Protect your investment
These guidelines include material developed by Environment Waikato and used with permission.