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I want to manage or rehabilitate a wetland
Photo: Rusty Red Dog Creek - Cathy Ellis
What type of wetland am I working on and why is it important to know?The first stage of wetland classification. Is a wetland lacuastrine, palustrine, estuarine, marine or a spring system? The next level in identifying a type of wetland. There are 20 wetland conceptual models depicting important wetland processes and features. These are based on the latest wetland science and are easy to understand How do I rehabilitate an existing wetland or build a new wetland?Wetland Rehabilitation Guidelines for Great Barrier Reef catchment A how-to guide for rehabilitating wetlands that draws on first-hand experience and expert input. Practical guides for managing 14 types of wetlands. Integrating wetlands into farm management systems Case studies on managing wetlands in intensive agriculture. How do I manage threats such as weeds and pests?Wetland Rehabilitation Guidelines for the Great Barrier Reef catchment The Rehabilitation Guidelines for the Great Barrier Reef catchment details strategies for managing weeds and feral animals How do I find out what condition the wetland is in?Monitoring and assessment overview This section of WetlandInfo provides information to support assessment, management, rehabilitation and monitoring. It provides case studies to learn from other wetland managers and gives access to wetland assessment tools and guidelines. The Assessment toolbox lists all published wetland assessment methods. These conceptual models illustrate the impact of stressors such as weeds, pollution, pests and human activities have on different types of wetlands. Scoping Study for Monitoring Wetland Extent and Condition This document details the status of wetland monitoring in Queensland and how to develop tools and protocols for monitoring wetland condition. Are there any laws I need to know about?Wetlands Planning and Legislation Toolbox Use the toolbox to find the relevant wetland legislation, policy or planning instruments. How do I manage a wetland if it’s on my farm or property?Case studies on improving farm returns through improved wetland management Wetlands and Urban Land Management Click to go to the urban land management page. The Great Barrier Reef Coastal Wetlands Protection Program Pilot Program delivered on-ground actions for the sustainable management of 22 priority wetlands in the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Click here to read the case studies which outline works completed and lessons learnt. What have other people done?Search for information by Region Click here to find information on wetland condition, inventory and ecological classification relevant to the basin, NRM region or local government area of interest to you. Case studies of wetland management in the Great Barrier Reef catchment The Great Barrier Reef Coastal Wetlands Protection Program Pilot Program delivered on-ground actions for the sustainable management of 22 priority wetlands in the Great Barrier Reef catchment. Click here to read the case studies which outline works completed and lessons learnt. The Census of Regional Body Wetlands Activities analysed the extent and magnitude of alignment of wetland activities between regional bodies and the objectives of the Queensland Wetlands Program. Click here to view the report. How do I prioritise wetlands for rehabilitation?The Assessment Toolbox lists published wetland assessment methods. AquaBAMM is a decision support tool that assesses the ecological or conservation values associated with a catchment for planning and decision-making purposes. It is applicable in freshwater riverine, freshwater non-riverine and estuarine wetlands. The Decision Support System (DSS) uses biophysical, socio-economic, community capacity and threat data and expert consultation to identify higher priority wetlands for strategic investment. Last updated: 21 February 2012 |
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