Successful Introduction of Vegetation on Dredge Spoil

A programme designed to enhance plant colonization of pond dredge spoil is described . Objectives were: to document results of direct introduction of selected plant species on dredge spoil and a newly created pond margin, to document species succession over a five-year period, and to document factors which influenced succession.  Wetland and aquatic plants were introduced from local , wild stock sources . Introduction methods included : transplanting, planting wands , broadcasting seed and planting seed . Taxa which flourished include: Giant Burreed, Common Cattail , Broad-leaved Arrowhead, Purple Loosestrife, Bidens cernua, Cocklebur and Willow species.  Factors affecting success of marshland plant introductions are discussed.