Riparian characteristics of pastoral waterways in the Waikato region, 2002-2012

As part of Waikato Regional Council’s State of the Environment monitoring, the regional riparian characteristics survey monitors the state of riparian fencing, vegetation, and stream-bank erosion (among other characteristics) at waterway sites on pastoral land across the Waikato region.

Survey results help to gauge the impact of efforts to promote improved riparian management in the region and may be used to help inform policy development and the prioritisation of future efforts.

Results of the 2012 survey, undertaken during the summer/autumn of 2012/13, are presented, and changes over the previous 5- and 10-year monitoring periods described. 

Report: TR 2015/49

Authors: H. Jones, R. Hill, D. Borman (Waikato Regional Council) & M. Kimberley (Scion)