Freshwater and Estuarine Wetlands

Many surveys have been undertaken of freshwater and estuarine wetlands, including region-wide inventories and assessments of conservation value and management requirements (including water level management, weeds, and monitoring).

Staff have particular skills in the identification of wetland species and habitat/vegetation types and wetland restoration. Collaborative projects have been undertaken with Crown Research Institutes, including monitoring of wetland turf vegetation, a national review of the management of the margins of lakes and wetlands, and a review of riparian buffer management.

• Field surveys of vegetation and fauna.
• Identification and mapping of species and habitat/vegetation types.
• Assessments of relative ecological value/significance.
• Management assessments.
• Monitoring.
• Restoration plans.
• Implementation of physical works

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Broad Vegetation Character of the Otauira Wetland