Riparian zones are the strips of land beside waterways, such as streams or rivers.
An important part of stream and river restoration is the fencing and planting of waterway edges. Native plants growing along stream edges benefit the whole stream environment. By fencing and planting stream edges you’ll find improvements in stream bank stability, habitat for wildlife and better water quality.
See our recommended planting list of riparian species for Southland. Find out more about them and check out the photos to help you identify them.