With about 90% of New Zealand's natural wetlands drained or severely damaged during the past decades, we need to understand the role of native plants in the restoration of these important habitats.

Conservationists have said the number of uncommon plant species around a reservoir doubled in just two years thanks to a pond creation project. The Freshwater Habitats Trust (FHT) also revealed ...

As a wetland plant, it likes its roots submerged, but needs light to grow. Its preferred niche is the shallow margins of lakes, ponds and streams or nutrient-rich swamps. Before people, these ...

“The area is likely to be wet and muddy, so we recommend wearing gumboots or sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting ...

Northland’s largest wetland suffered damage after livestock entry, pesticide use, and illegal drains. Kaimaumau-Motutangi Wetland is home to several endangered species including plants, birds ...

A massive fire is ripping through a protected wetland in New Zealand, threatening its delicate ecosystem and the rare species that live there – some found nowhere else on Earth.

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) The "Four Ponds and Two Dams" constructed wetland system effectively treats aquaculture wastewater, achieving over 60% removal of total nitrogen and phosphorus.

The “floating wetlands” are part of a project that seeks to restore ecosystem balance in ponds and associated streams and ...