Study

Combination of a well functioning constructed wetland with a pleasing landscape design in Nairobi, Kenya

  • Published source details Nyakang’o J.B. & vanBruggen J.J.A. (1999) Combination of a well functioning constructed wetland with a pleasing landscape design in Nairobi, Kenya. Water Science and Technology, 40, 249-256.

Actions

This study is summarised as evidence for the following.

Action Category

Create or restore wetlands

Action Link
Reptile Conservation

Create wetland

Action Link
Amphibian Conservation
  1. Create or restore wetlands

    A before-and-after study in 1996–1997 of a created wetland in Nairobi, Kenya (Nyakang’o & vanBruggen 1999) found that reptiles used the wetland. Turtles, lizards, green grass snakes and terrapins were recorded in the wetland. In 1996, a 0.5 ha wetland was constructed using a combination of a sub-surface horizontal flow system planted with Typha, followed by a series of three pond systems planted with a variety of species including local reeds and ornamental plants. Ponds were shallow near the shore with deep sections in the centre (1.5 m).

    (Summarised by: Katie Sainsbury)

  2. Create wetland

    A before-and-after study in 1996–1997 of a created wetland in Nairobi, Kenya (Nyakang’o & van Bruggen 1999) found that eight species of amphibians used the wetland. Seven species of frog and common toads Bufo bufo were recorded in the wetland. In 1996, a 0.5 ha wetland was constructed using a combination of a sub-surface horizontal flow system planted with Typha, followed by a series of three pond systems planted with a variety of species including local reeds and ornamental plants. Ponds were shallow near the shore with deep sections in the centre (1.5 m).

     

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