Wetlands

Swamps, drainage ditches and the like are often looked down upon but they are very important wetland ecosystems containing a vast number of different flora and fauna.

Creating Wetlands - How can we help

Simple Steps to Improve Your Farm Pond

What do we all want? To turn a barren stock-watering pond into one where stock access water for drinking and the habitat for waterfowl is enhanced, while beautifying your property.

Basic tips for predator control

Using Straw Bales and Carex secta to establish vegetational cover for water birds

The Use of Straw Bales to Establish Carex secta in Open Water to Establish Vegetation Cover for Waterfowl

Fish and Game New Zealand along with the Royal Forest and Bird Society, the National Wetlands Trust and the Department of Conservation have been fighting hard to protect the remaining wetlands and establish new ones.

This website section has useful information on the biological value of wetlands and how to establish them. You can also download these pamphlets:

Creating Wetlands - How can we help you

Wetland Restoration

Simple steps to improve your farm pond

Basic tips for predator control

Using Straw Bales and Carex secta to establish vegetational cover for water birds