BAP species

Creating ponds for priority species under the UK’s Biodiversity Action Plan

Out of the 5,000 ponds which will be created in the first phase of the Million Ponds Project, around one fifth will be targeted to support some of the 100 or so pond species that are national priority for conservation action under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP).

You can download the list of the BAP species associated with ponds for England and for Wales.

BAP species map

To find out which pond-associated BAP species are on or near to a particular location in England, please visit our BAP species map.

Help us to raise funds to create ponds for endangered freshwater plants and animals. So far we have created over 1000 ponds with a grant from Biffa Award. Please help us continue our work and donate to support the creation of new, clean ponds for wildlife.

Can't decide what to get your friend/family member who has everything?! Then why not buy them a Pond Conservation Give and Let Live card and sponsor pond creation for endangered BAP species like Water Voles, Great Crested Newts and Spangled Water Beetles. For a small amount you get a greeting card to pass on to your loved one with lots of interesting information about the selected species you wish to help protect. With 11 fascinating creatures to choose from and all donations going straight to our pond digging fund.