Hartland Nature Society PondNet Project
The Hartland Nature Society are keen to start a new ‘pondnet’ project. We want to encourage the establishment of a network of ponds in the Parish and to help everyone who wants to join in by providing advice and guidance.
80% of all ponds in the UK are in gardens. Creating a pond is one of the most important things you can do for wildlife in your garden and one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect biodiversity. These miniature freshwater worlds can support literally hundreds of species.
A healthy network of ponds helps wetland species to move around the countryside, via nature corridors. As habitat fragmentation continues increase, they are more important than ever. Without them, many native species would struggle to survive.
The wildlife you’re likely to see in and around ponds includes amphibians (common frog, common toad, and newts), invertebrates (water beetles, dragonflies and damselflies, and water boatmen), plus a variety of bird life. You might even see bats feeding on insects in the twilight, or birds hunting dragonflies on the wing.
If you want to get involved in this project and are keen to create a garden pond, get in touch. We can help!
chair@hartlandnaturesociety.org.uk
or secretary@hartlandnaturesociety.org.uk