What help and resources are available?
Pond Creation Toolkit
The Pond Creation Toolkit is a series of factsheets available to download freely. During 2009, species dossiers will be developed, describing pond creation techniques for over 40 of our most threatened pond species.
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.
Training and advice
In England and Wales, Project Officers can provide advice and training for larger organisations and pond creation projects. There is currently no funding to support this work in Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Training courses
One or two day training courses are available in 2010 for project partners and pond makers.
You can download the 2010 training programme here.
For enquiries please contact Jo Fever on 01865 483249 or by email jofever@pondconservation.org.uk
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL 2010 TRAINING COURSES ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED, however if you wish to be added to our mailing list for future events please email your details to Jo Fever - jofever@pondconservation.org.uk
On-site advice
On-site advice is available from Project Officers for larger pond creation schemes. Because the demand is so great and resources are limited, Project Officers can only make site visits to projects where:
1) Five or more new clean water ponds are planned, or
2) Ponds are being made for BAP species
Learn more about clean water ponds and how to make them in the Pond Creation Toolkit. For pond creation enquiries, email info@pondconservation.org.uk.
If you would like assistance on your pond creation or think you may qualify for funding through the Million Ponds Project pond digging fund please see our Guidance Notes and complete an Enquiry Form. This then needs to be emailed to the project officer in your area (these are listed within the Enquiry Form).
Advice on amphibian and reptile BAP species
Pond creation for amphibians and grass snakes is an important component of the Million Ponds Project and this is being coordinated by Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. ARC can help with advice and assistance on pond management for amphibians and grass snakes. If you would like assistance with the creation or management of ponds to benefit amphibians or grass snakes, please download the Enquiry Form and Guidance Notes.
