Bank reshaping In this section you will be asked to consider whether the banks of your stream need reshaping. Included are some tips on limiting the ..

Removing willows This section will give you some tips on limiting the damage that willow removal can cause. ..

Fencing Does the stream you want to improve run through a livestock farm? Fencing off a vegetated strip next to the stream creates a buffer, f ..

Stock crossing options Install a culvert or bridge and limit the mud and animal waste going into the stream. ..

Maintenance Grass margin, weeds, short-, medium- and long-term maintenance. ..

Appendix: Covenant fencing - Relative costs This guide shows relative costs for effective fence designs that provide QEII covenant protection. As well as materials and labour, fa ..

Acknowledgments

Environment Canterbury would like to thank the following people and agencies for supplying material from their publications:

• Controlling problem weeds in riparian zones, and Restoration Planting: A guide to planning restoration planting projects in the Wellington region.
• Protecting and restoring our natural heritage: a practical guide. By Mark Davis and Colin Meurk. Published by Department of Conservation, Christchurch, 2001.
• Environmental considerations for clean streams. Published by the Otago Regional Council, 2005.
• Wetland restoration guide. Produced from the Bay of Plenty Wetlands forum.

We would also like to thank the following people for providing their tips on restoration and/or reviewing the document:

• Gunnar Lundaahl, Leeston
• Jamie McFadden, Hurunui Natives
• Ines Stager, Lucas Associates
• Jason Butt, Wai-ora Forest Landscapes Ltd
• Peter Chamberlain, Waihora Ellesmere Trust
• Jorge Santos, Department of Conservation
• Stephen Brailsford, Waihora Ellesmere Trust
• Anthony Holcroft
• Carol and Johnny Adams.

References

1. Managing your bush block: A guide to looking after indigenous forest remnants in the Wellington region. Greater Wellington Regional Council.
2. Davies-Colley, R.J.; Nagels, J.W.; Smith, R.; Young, R.; Phillips, C.R. (2002). Water quality impacts of cows crossing the Sherry River, Tasman District, New Zealand (pdf 656 kB). Water Science and Technology.
3. Davis, M.; and Meurk, C. (2001). Protecting and restoring our natural heritage: A practical guide. Department of Conservation.