Canterbury Gliding Club.
Community Project: Canterbury Gliding Club
Project type: Wetland Restoration
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Impact.
Short term.
- A master restoration plan has been put together to create a vision for this wetland, based mainly on ‘what it once was’ and what is possible, for biodiversity gains
- Stages 1 and 2 of the restoration plans are well underway with 2336 native plants species planted – focus has now switched to stages three and four
- A raised bund has been added to the small water race around the boundary of the property for added flood protection
Longer term.
- Improved water quality as water that runs off the land into the wetland is enhanced by the plantings surrounding it
- Wetlands, were once a treasure trove for early Māori, providing flax for clothing, mats, and ropes. This wetland restoration delivers many cultural benefits, while sustaining indigenous biota, filtering nutrients, absorbing floodwaters, and sequestering carbon
- Kaitiaki of the wetlands is restored providing a safe haven for the birds, invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles to thrive
- A sense of place has been created with many people coming together to work on this project
