Restoring a wetland
You may wish to create or restore a wetland to attract wildlife, maintain water quality or for aesthetic reasons. With all restoration efforts, the aim should be to keep it simple. The goal should be a wetland that takes care of itself with little effort from you.
Follow our simple flowchart to find out how to do it. Click on the numbered text in the flowchart or the links within this topic above to find out more about each step in the restoration process. Create your own Wetland Plan using our template and our complete template example as guides.
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World Wetlands Day is held every year on February 2 to celebrate and learn about the value of wetlands. Find out about World Wetlands Day events in the Waikato.
Find out about managing forest fragments and kahikatea forests in the Waikato region.