What to plant in and around your dam

Native vegetation in and around a farm dam has many benefits for water quality, farm productivity and biodiversity. This brochure provides guidance on the types of plants suitable for revegetating dams, and includes lists of recommended plants.

We have developed this guide for regions within the Sustainable Farms project area (see map), which encompasses the NSW South West Slopes, Central West, Murray-Riverina and North East Victoria.

The plants listed are generally available at native plant nurseries. Local availability may vary, but the guide provides a range of options to choose from. We have also compiled a list of native plant suppliers and nurseries that will stock many of these plants – access the list here.

This guide was developed with the support of NSW Local Land Services.