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Wetlands work for farms: Nature's water filter

Published:

2011

A factsheet describing the benefits of wetlands on farms, wetland plants species, organisational support and other information.


Summary

Wetland areas on farms serve many valuable functions, including trapping sediment, filtering nutrient run-off; reducing the impact of floods and maintaining water tables. Rather than draining or infilling wet land, you can create a sustainable system, allowing you to concentrate your efforts on the more profitable parts of the farm and provide valuable wildlife habitat.

This factsheet describes the importance of wetlands for flood control, water quality, wildlife habitat. It describes species suitable for wetland planting and how to control weeds in wetlands. It also describes funding, support and further information available.

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Publication information

Published by Waikato Conservancy

Contact

Waikato Conservancy Office
Phone: +64 7 858 1000
Email: waikato@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Learn more

Wetlands conservation

Visit the National Wetland Trust
www.wetlandtrust.org.nz

Visit Fish and Game New Zealand
www.fishandgame.org.nz

Find out about World Wetlands Day

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai