| Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Wetlands Types of wetlands Planning a Dam or Wetland What are your goals? Regulations and permits Choosing sites Other considerations Wind, erosion and surrounding vegetation Habitat Modifying existing dams Water treatment wetlands Construction and Layout Soils and construction Construction with abundant material Construction with limited material Alternative materials Machinery Water control The underwater landscape Plant Selection, Propagation & Planting Provenance Native or exotic? Selection for specialised purposes Propagation Nursery propagation Collecting and cleaning seed Planting, treating and storing seed Soil, fertilisers and water Planting out Vermin and waterbirds Plant Information Lists Common wetland weeds Glossary Recommended Reading Bibliography Index |