The UCL Pond Restoration Research Group uses scientific research to underpin practical pond network conservation. We inform the work of @norfolkponds
London, England
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This week we are launching our "Guide to the Restoration, Creation & Management of Ponds" with @Freshwaterhabs & demonstrating it practically too with funding from the @East_England_NT Riverlands project. Watch out for top tips on farm ponds all of this week via @norfolkponds
How do you restore #ponds to get massive biodiversity gain? Next week, we will restore 4 farm ponds & launch the @uclponds @Freshwaterhabs "Guide to the Restoration, Creation & Management of Ponds" (FREE at norfolkponds.org/). Watch this space for top pond tips all week
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Restoring ponds can bring up secrets from an area's biological past. Find out more on our latest #RAZOR episode with @norfolkponds and @uclponds 👉 youtu.be/SYkbDdaUMBY?si=Iuhf…
The #crucian carp need our help. Great coverage of the plight of this fab fish by @JackPerksPhoto. This was us finding a new population hidden in the Norfolk wilds on the last day of our 2024 crucian conservation week @AnglersMail @MattHayesfish @EnvAgencyAnglia @WildFishCons
This week I'm after crucians with @norfolkponds & @carlsayerUCL which was amazing to see these incredible fish close up!
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What are 🧟 #ZombiePonds - and how can they play a role in resurrecting biodiversity? Find out more on our latest #RAZOR episode with @norfolkponds and @uclponds 👉 youtu.be/SYkbDdaUMBY?si=Iuhf…
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The UK 🇬🇧 has lost around half a million ponds in the last century. Of those that remain - around 80% are thought to be in bad shape. Find out how @norfolkponds and @uclponds are restoring them on our latest #RAZOR episode 👉 youtu.be/SYkbDdaUMBY?si=Iuhf…
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An inspiring film on the many benefits of pond restoration, including resurrecting ghost ponds, featuring the work of #PONDERFUL partner @uclponds 👏
POND GHOSTS & ZOMBIES. A film on our #pond #restoration #Ghostponds work in @UCLgeography by RAZOR Science featuring @norfolkponds, @helenmgreaves, @carlsayerUCL & many. Pond restoration achieves nature recovery so so fast!!! youtu.be/SYkbDdaUMBY?si=N4cp…
POND GHOSTS & ZOMBIES. A film on our #pond #restoration #Ghostponds work in @UCLgeography by RAZOR Science featuring @norfolkponds, @helenmgreaves, @carlsayerUCL & many. Pond restoration achieves nature recovery so so fast!!! youtu.be/SYkbDdaUMBY?si=N4cp…
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We were so lucky to have such wonderful photo contributions for our #lakesinireland book, especially the magnificant cover picture of #kylemore #lough from #danielcierpial @InlandFisherIE @EPAIreland @edeeyto @NPWSIreland @MarineInst
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We are delighted to share our new OPEN ACCESS book: #LakesinIreland - Mirrors of Change. Download at oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/1… Thanks to our generous sponsors @MarineInst
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Of all the stillwater habitats lakes are the most important for freshwater biodiversity conservation & hence deserve more attention. New research published from the @HydroscapeNERC project @AlanLaw_ @NWillby. link.springer.com/article/10…
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The October issue is out! With articles on the potential return of the Burbot, progress towards the government's 30×30 target, the history of rare plants in Britain, and the special invertebrate assemblages of Lincolnshire's sea walls - find out more at
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Pond 8. Manor Farm, Briston, Norfolk, 2024. Where @carlsayerUCL & @eshilland saw the light 20 yrs ago & met the great farmer Richard Waddingham. A hotspot of biodiversity in the arable just where it is needed most @NFFNUK @TonyJuniper youtu.be/fBRONb238Co?si=_Mya…
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Colonisation of a ressurected ancient #ghostpingo pond in just 1 year. From 0 to 40 wetland plants in the blink of a frog's eye because of a long-lived #seedbank. Anyone seen any form of ecological restoration more successful than this? @hburningham @tim_holt_wilson @NorfolkWT
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The miracle that is a restored #ghostpond in the middle of arable. This #pond was filled in >100 yrs ago & lost. We ressurected it back in 2015. It is now *ALIVE*. How many species can you see? You may even see fish. The most successful form of ecological restoration known!
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Day 1 of #pondweek 2024. Almost 2 ponds finished already. Here we are with the wood cleared ready for the digger
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We are in full swing at 4th pond of the trip! It's going to be a corker. Major scrub & mud removal to the rescue!!! #pondweek 2024
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Day 3 of #pondweek & some 5.5 farm ponds have been restored in the upper reaches of the River Stiffkey, Norfolk, thanks to @N_Rivers_Trust funding. We are on fire helped greatly by magnificent volunteers - many current & past students/staff from @UCLgeography ++ working v. hard!
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We are now almost 7 ponds done & after a glorious victory in the @RedHartBodham pub quiz last night nothing will stop us today! #pondweek @N_Rivers_Trust
