The Planting Tool builds on Council information and guides on riparian buffers, by summarising the key issues, objectives and most common site conditions, and identifying the plants known to perform in those specific circumstances.
The first step is observation. What can you see? Look at your waterway and notice its features: water flow, water colour, existing plants, aquatic life, bank steepness, erosion, fences, and so on. Use the descriptions provided on the link to help you decide on the main issue you wish to deal with.
If you want more information on how to design a riparian buffer – please see our Riparian Buffer Design Guide.
