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, or for recreational purposes. The construction of wetlands may occur for similar reasons (e.g. to replace a wetland removed from a catchment due to development) as well as for pollution management, erosion control and water storage.
Rehabilitation and construction design is dependent on why the work is being done. Therefore, it is critical to determine the values—or reasons why the wetland is important—before work begins. The Queensland Wetlands Program has developed a range of tools to help you determine the best approach to your project.
On behalf of the Queensland Wetlands Program, Wetlandcare Australia has produced Rehabilitation Guidelines for the Great Barrier Reef catchment to help wetland managers, including landholders, local councils and Natural Resource Management bodies, to undertake effective wetland rehabilitation. The guidelines draw on existing research and experience in Queensland.
The Guidelines include information such as:
- wetland values
- wetland threats
- practical rehabilitation techniques
- legislative requirements
- maintenance, monitoring and evaluation
- advisory contacts
- hints and tips
Background information and Case Studies
Great Barrier Reef Coastal Wetlands Protection Program Case Studies
Planning for River Restoration - fact sheet
Streambank Stability - fact sheet
Kooragang Wetland Rehabilitation Project
Eagleby Wetlands Project
Organisations
Wetlandcare Australia
RiverLandscapes
Publications
Riparian Land Management Technicl Guidelines Vol 1
Riparian Land Management Technicl Guidelines Vol 2
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
Wetlands.edu
Greening Australia
Last updated: 20 October 2009