| The following publications are available free from Greater
Wellington. You can either email us (please include your name,
postal address and the title of the publication you are interested
in), or open a PDF of an order form (in the box on the right) which
you can print, complete and post.
A beginner’s guide to wetland restoration
This booklet describes what a wetland is, why wetlands are
important, and the general steps to follow to restore a wetland. It
also includes contacts for further information on wetland
restoration.
Email
publications@gw.govt.nz
for this booklet.
Restoration planting: a guide to planning restoration
planting projects in the Wellington region
This guide is for individuals and groups who are bringing back
bush and extending natural bush areas by planting native plants. It
describes how to successfully plant native vegetation in the
Wellington region.
Email
publications@gw.govt.nz
for this booklet.
Mind the stream, a guide to looking after urban and rural
streams in the Wellington region
This booklet describes why and how to look after stream margins
so that the stream and the wider environment, including people,
will benefit. It includes pictures and descriptions of some hardy
plants to use on streamsides.
Email
publications@gw.govt.nz
for this booklet.
Controlling problem weeds in riparian zones
Weeds are the major cause of native plant death in many
restoration projects, particularly in riparian areas where
proximity to water makes both chemical and manual weed control
methods difficult. This booklet contains general information about
weed control, and the specific control methods for weed species
that commonly compete in restoration areas.
Email
publications@gw.govt.nz
for this booklet.
Managing your bush block. A guide to looking after
indigenous forest remnants in the Wellington region
This booklet is aimed at individuals and groups looking after
native bush remnants. It provides practical examples of techniques
to manage and enhance remnants. It includes a number of case
studies from the Wellington region.
Email
publications@gw.govt.nz
for this booklet.
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