Wildlife Ponds Creation and Management

The creation of natural (i.e. unlined) ponds and small lakes on a field or woodland scale.

During the day we will be looking at:

• initial site survey
• water sources
• design (shape, islands, margins, depths)
• costs
• planning permission
• excavation
• dams and banks
• inflow and silt traps
• outflow, level control and drainage
• flooding
• stocking with plants and fish
• effect of predators
• ongoing management

We will visit several ponds of differing sizes and styles during the day.

Recent Attendee Comments

• Engaging, informative and balanced between  theory and practical, held in a good facility and well administered.

• I liked the informal classroom set up which enabled good discussion.  Good site visits.

• Friendly, practical, small group.

• A very good and informative day.  Thank-you

See Calendar for the date of the next Wildlife Ponds Creation and Management course.