Conducting an assessment is a great way of understanding the current condition of your pond, the wildlife it’s supporting, and the potential the pond has for enhancement. This will help you decide on any management the pond needs, and how to prioritise between different ponds. Depending on your needs and your level of ecological expertise, you can undertake a simple, rapid survey or a scientifically detailed assessment.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust and the Norfolk Ponds Partnership have developed a Rapid Pond Assessment which allows you quickly and effectively to understand basic parameters of your pond to inform future management.
It is also important to consider how your ponds fit within the landscape, and the contribution it can make to an ecologically connected network.
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