Rehabilitation and Construction

The rehabilitation and construction of wetlands is undertaken for a wide range of reasons. Wetlands are often rehabilitated to return a system to its natural (or near natural) state, to enhance opportunities for wildlife, for recreational purposes etc. The construction of wetlands may occur for similar reasons (for example to replace a wetland removed from a catchment due to development) as well as for pollution management, erosion control, water storage and more! The rehabilitation and construction design is dependent on the values for which the works are being conducted therefore it is critical to establish these values before any works are undertaken. This page links you to many various resources to help you find the best approach for your project.

Under the Great Barrier Reef Queensland Wetlands Programme, Wetland Care Australia has been commissioned, by the Australian Government, to produce guidelines to assist wetland managers including landholders, local councils and Natural Resource Management bodies to undertake effective wetland rehabilitation. The guidelines will draw on existing research and experience including works undertaken in the Queensland. To date preliminary consultations and literature review have been completed. The guidelines are due for finalisation in 2007/08.

Background information and Case Studies

Planning for River Restoration - fact sheet
Streambank Stability - fact sheet
Wood debris in rivers - fact sheet
Kooragang Wetland Rehabilitation Project
Eagleby Wetlands Project
Conceptual Models

Organisations

Wetlandcare Australia
RiverLandscapes

Publications

Rehabilitating Australian Streams CDROM
Planting wetlands and dams: a practical guide to wetland design, construction and propagation
Environmental Concern - we're all about wetlands
Why Rehabilitate Urban River Systems

Training

River restoration and management
Wetlands.edu
Greening Australia

Last updated: 4 April 2008