Freshwater
The rain-soaked lands of Britain and Northern Ireland are rich in rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, canals and ditches. Whether natural or artificial, they are the life-force behind the wildlife we…
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Freshwater - examples of our work
Examples of The Wildlife Trusts work to restore and protect freshwater habitats like ponds, streams, lakes, rivers and ditches for wildlife and people.
Freshwater pearl mussel
Freshwater pearl mussels are a keystone species, transforming the rivers in which they live and helping other wildlife thrive.
Freshwater pearl mussel
Freshwater pearl mussels spend their adult lives anchored to the river bed, filtering water through their gills and improving the quality of the water for other species.
Wildlife laws under threat: Habitats Regulations
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we're sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Sue…
BES1: Species and Habitats (including habitat classification) with Brian Eversham
This link will open on the WildlifeBCN website.
An introduction to basic ecology and habitats
Changes to the Habitats Regulations: will they truly deliver a brighter future for wildlife?
Our most threatened wildlife and important wild places are at risk. Don’t mess with the crown jewels - aka Habitats Regulations, writes Joan Edwards.
Dipping for monsters: delve into the depths of a freshwater pond
This link will open on the Durham Wildlife Trust website.
Come and explore our fresh watery world and see who lives beneath. Work out who is the predator and the prey, who can swim the fastest.
Dipping for monsters: delve into the depths of a freshwater pond
This link will open on the Durham Wildlife Trust website.
Come and explore our fresh watery world and see who lives beneath. Work out who is the predator and the prey, who can swim the fastest.
Creating a garden pond and other habitats for wildlife. An illustrated talk by Stuart Merchant.
This link will open on the Norfolk Wildlife Trust website.
In this talk, Stuart will share the story behind a garden pond he recently created with a focus on attracting and supporting local wildlife.
Knapdale Habitats Partnership Area
This link will open on the Scottish Wildlife Trust website.
Scotland
Monthly Workshop: Wildlife Ponds
This link will open on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website.
Join Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and Froglife and learn from the best how to create a pond that is equally grand for nature and for people.