Grove, E.Pairs, B.Clarkson, Bruce D.2010-04-112010-04-112006Grove, E., Paris, B. & Clarkson, B.D. (2006). Waiwhakareke Restoration Plantings: Establishment of Monitoring Plots 2005-06. CBER Contract Report No. 44. Hamilton, New Zealand: Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research, Department of Biological Sciences, School of Science and Engineering, The University of Waikato.https://hdl.handle.net/10289/3783Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park is being developed to reconstruct native lowland and wetland ecosystems as were once widespread in the Waikato Region. The 60ha Natural Heritage Park is located on the north-west outskirts of Hamilton City and includes a peat lake (Horseshoe Lake) which is surrounded by introduced willow trees. There is some native marginal vegetation around the lake, including rushes and sedges, and an extensive area of gently sloping pasture completes the catchment. The restoration and recreation of the native plant and animal communities is being lead by the Hamilton City Council in partnership with The University of Waikato, Wintec, Nga Mana Toopu o Kirikiriroa Limited Resource Management and Cultural Consultants and Tui 2000 (McQueen 2005; McQueen & Clarkson 2003).application/pdfenNew ZealandWaiwhakareke Natural Heritage ParkWaikatoWorking Paper