The day will demonstrate why ponds are important and how making new ones can have an almost immediate effect on local biodiversity.

Looking at basic pond ecology and construction techniques it will show how new ponds can be successfully made and managed.

Practical advice will include basic dos and don’ts of site selection, construction and planting, guidance on planning and legal considerations and pond management.

Visits to several ponds will show what can be achieved show the diversity of plants and animals dependant on ponds.