Pond creation toolkit
You can download the individual factsheets below.
More information to support the project will continually be made available including a Pond Design bank, case studies, photo-guide to creating ponds, and answers to frequently asked questions. So watch this space!
During 2009, species dossiers will also be developed, describing pond creation techniques for over 40 of our most threatened pond species.
Current factsheets available to download:
Factsheet 1 About the Million Ponds Project
Factsheet 2 Clean water ponds for wildlife
Factsheet 3 Outline steps for pond creation for wildlife
Factsheet 4 Pond Design
Factsheet 5 Locating ponds and finding a clean water source
Factsheet 6 Planning pond creation
Factsheet 7 Constructing ponds
Factsheet 8 Managing ponds after creation
Species dossiers:
Creating ponds for water voles
Soon to be available:
Factsheet 9 Scientific background to the Million Ponds Project
Factsheet 10 Geology, hydrology and water chemistry for pond makers
Pond creation on Aggregate Extraction Sites
We also have advice on creating new ponds on aggregates sites.
