Useful Links

Here are some useful wetland sites. 

• The Department of Conservation has information on New Zealand wetlands of international significance and the New Zealand Wetland Conservation Awards.  View the DOC website for information on freshwater species.

 
• Fish and Game New Zealand has information on World Wetlands Day, wetland wildlife, and tips to create ponds for waterfowl. Follow the ‘wetlands’ link. 

 
• Environment Waikato (the Waikato Regional Council) Christchurch City Council,  Greater Wellington and Environment Southland have pages on how to manage wetlands and streamsides.

 
• The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research and Landcare Research are Crown Research Institutes with information on the freshwater research projects and relevant scientific publications.

 
• The RAMSAR Convention Bureau is the organisation responsible for the International Convention on Wetlands, signed in the Iranian City of Ramsar in 1971. It has information about World Wetlands Day, wetlands of international significance, and international wetland issues. It also has a page on wetland centres around the world.

 
• Wetlands International is a leading global non-profit organisation dedicated solely to the crucial work of wetland conservation and sustainable management.

 
• The International Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists produces the International Column in the SWS Bulletin, organizes symposia on international topics for annual SWS meetings, and strives to strengthen ties between SWS and other international wetland organizations. It has a number of links to other international wetland web sites.

 
• For information on peat bogs and peat lands, visit the International Peat Society website.

 
• If you are interested in mapping and classifying wetlands see the new report on this on the UNEP/GRID page in the Gateway Antarctica website. 

 
• If you are interested in learning more about one of our rare and endangered wetland birds try the New Zealand brown teal recovery group website.

 
• Information on water resources

 
• Weedbusters website has a wealth of information about weeds and how to control them.

• The Global Invasive Species Database (GISD) aims to increase awareness about invasive alien species that threaten native biodiversity and to facilitate effective prevention and management activities. The site contains descriptions and control methods for invasive plants and animals.