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Constructed floating wetlands (CFWs) have emerged as a promising ecological engineering tool for the restoration of water bodies and have been extensively studied in controlled environments such as mesocosms and laboratories. There is a lack of in situ applications to improve ecosystem health. To address this gap, the project CRRP2021-06MY-Jegatheesan, funded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN-GCR), was undertaken. As part of this project, six CFWs were installed in 2022 at Bung Xang Canal in Can Tho City, Vietnam, by the College of Environment and Natural Resources (CENREs) at Can Tho University (CTU). The guide synthesises the knowledge gathered and provides an overview of the operating principles of CFWs. Detailed information on installation, including the official procedure, plant selection, and location, is also included in the guide. Moreover, the guide addresses the challenges that may arise during maintenance and offers recommendations and solutions to ensure the smooth operation of CFWs. The guide is expected to serve as a valuable resource for practitioners and researchers involved in the design, installation, and operation of CFWs for specific water resource management purposes and aims to promote the wider implementation of CFWs and contribute to sustainable management and restoration of water bodies.
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This project was made possible with funding from the project CRRP2021-06MY-Jegatheesan, funded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN-GCR). Also, special thanks to all the students who supported in installation of the constructed floating wetlands (CFWs) in Bung Xang Canal, Can Tho city, without their support the realisation of CFWs would not be possible. The Department of Environmental Sciences, the College of Environmental and Natural Resources, Can Tho University, who supported in administration and laboratory facilities are acknowledged.
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Trang, N.T.D. et al. (2024). Guide to Floating Treatment Wetlands—A Vietnamese Perspective. In: Jegatheesan, V., Velasco, P., Pachova, N. (eds) Water Treatment in Urban Environments: A Guide for the Implementation and Scaling of Nature-based Solutions. Applied Environmental Science and Engineering for a Sustainable Future. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49282-2_10
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