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Planting in forest fragments
Wetland planting guide
Tracks and racewaysFind out how well-designed and maintained tracks and raceways are one of the secrets to a productive farm business. They make it quicker and easier to get around the farm, reduce wear and tear on farm vehicles, and help prevent lameness in stock. Good tracks and raceways also improve water quality by keeping dirty runoff out of waterways.
Best practice guidelines for waterway crossings - link to Waikato Regional Council's technical report TR 2006/25R
Culverts and fish access
Clean Streams is a Waikato Regional Council project the help encourage and support farmer efforts to reduce the impacts of farming of waterways. Advice for fencing and planting waterway margins is available.
Check out our information on Landcare groups in the Waikato region. Find out about Landcare, how it works, how to start your own group, and the Waikato Regional Council’s role.
Know the rules (waterway crossings) - Read Waikato Regional Council's rules and regulations for bridges, culverts and fords.
Know the rules (riparian vegetation) - Read Waikato Regional Council's rules and regulations for planting on the beds and banks of rivers and lakes.
Know the rules (wetlands) - Read Waikato Regional Council's rules and regulations for protecting or modifying wetlands.
Permitted activity guides - The permitted activity guides provide a summary overview of a number of our rules for farming activities.
Restoring a wetland
Fencing streams and rivers