Rakatu Wetlands

SOUTHLAND

Client: Waiau Fisheries and Wildlife Habitat and Enhancement Trust
Date of Project: 2005 – 2006
Graphic design:
Panels – Dezign
Brochure – GoAnna Design

Objective:

Enhance public understanding and awareness of fisheries and wildlife values and their habitats and to promote a better understanding of the importance of waterways and wetlands & their threats through on-site interpretation.

Process:

An Interpretation Concept Plan was written for the whole site,(property covers 120 hectares of wetland habitat under restoration) including future reference to off-site brochures and educational material. Interpretation planning included input into the design and layout of the kiosk, liaison with local Runanga and the Waiau Trust.

Production:

• Two orientation/recreation panels

• Five on-site panels within the shelter (including frosted wildlife panels onto the glass)

• One self-guided walk brochure on the natural history, restoration project and landscape features.

• One off-site brochure for Visitor Centres