The next step towards regaining control over weeds at a major Clutha wetlands will be taken later this month.
The Lake Waihola Waipori Wetland Society is holding a workshop on weeds and plant restoration in which it aims to give the community information on the current state and management of weeds and native plants within the wetlands.
The workshop would also identify a common vision for the future of weeds and native plants in wetlands and work towards developing a management strategy and action plan involving the community, landowners and stakeholders, the Otago Regional Council's land information officer, Nicola McGrouther, said.
The society was formed late last year.
"The overall vision of the group is to sustainably manage the Lake Waihola Waipori wetlands and enhance the area for the benefit of all communities of interest," Ms McGrouther said.
A key purpose of the workshop is to bring together landowners, community, agencies and stakeholders to start talking about how best to achieve long-term cohesive management of weeds and willows in the wetlands and look at ways of planting native species, too.
The workshop will be held at the Waihola Hall on Tuesday, September 23 from 11am to 3pm.
The society recently adopted its strategic plan, which will also be discussed at the workshop.
