What are wetlands
Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods of time during the year, including during the growing season. Wetlands may support both aquatic and terrestrial species.
How many wetlands are there in NZ
54.2 percent of our total 2016 wetland area did not change over the period representing 80.6 percent of wetlands.
Types of Wetlands
- Marshes.
- Swamps.
- Bogs.
- Fens.
- Birds. Wetlands usually contain a variety of habitats that provide food, shelter and breeding sites for many native birds.
- Fish. Longfin and shortfin eels are found throughout New Zealand's wetlands.
- Frogs.
- Insects.
- Snails.
