Restoring, creating and managing ponds for wildlife

Summary

Manual aimed at landowners. Covers: different types of ponds, how to decide whether to create new ponds and/or restore existing ones, how to create a pond, choosing suitable locations, how to restore and manage a pond, how to find and restore a ‘ghost pond’, and managing invasive species.

Guidance type/project stage

Ecosystem creation
Implementation
Ecosystem management
Planning
Ecosystem restoration

Ecosystem/habitat

Freshwater
Ponds

Challenges addressed

Biodiversity

Source | Freshwater Habitats Trust

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