05.03.10: Launch of Wetland Restoration Handbook.

The keenly awaited publication 'Wetland Restoration: A Handbook for New Zealand Freshwater Systems' was launched at the National Wetland Symposium in Rotorua on Wednesday 4th March.

The 280 page, richly illustrated handbook was jointly edited by NZ Landcare Trust Regional Coordinator Monica Peters and Dr. Beverley Clarkson, Wetland Ecologist for Landcare Research. It contains contributions from leading scientists from across the country and tackles a comprehensive list of issues. The publication is divided into 3 key sections:-  

• Beginning a wetland restoration project.
• Action on the ground.
• Measuring the results and protecting the wetland.

Each section is further divided into clearly ordered subsections making it easy for the reader to find relevant information. Demand for the handbook  has already been high with all available copies sold at the launch event. Additional copies are being printed and will be available shortly from Manaaki Whenua Press (price $45.00 + $7.00 p&p).

Further information regarding the handbook is available from Monica Peters. 

Further information and development of the handbook... here>

Cover.

"Wetland Restoration: A Handbook for New Zealand Freshwater Systems brings together expertise from specialists and groups actively engaged in restoring wetlands throughout the country. The handbook builds on regionally based restoration guides and provides a detailed, comprehensive ecosystem approach toward understanding, protecting and enhancing our remaining wetlands. It is targeted at those who plan to, and those who already are making a difference to improving wetlands, and is written in a way that can easily be understood and importantly, acted on..."

Taken from the Forword by Ruud Kleinpaste (Patron National Wetland Trust) and Tony Roxburgh (Chairperson, National Wetland Trust).