Crucian Carp conservation

Usually, at least once a year, the UCL Pond Restoration Research Group go in search of the beautiful crucian carp, as part of the Norfolk Crucian Carp Project. The crucian carp is a rare fish in Europe and increasingly it is being recognised that England is an important place to conserve it. This year we…

What a difference a winter makes…

Following a seemingly endless wet winter, we are finally back in British Summer Time and the deep, clear, oxygen-rich waters in the restored ponds at Heydon, Norfolk are now ready to be re-colonised. Last September, our Pond Restoration Research Group undertook an apparently near impossible challenge – to restore seven ponds in seven days. Kicking off on the…

The Three P’s: Ponds, Plants, and Pollinators

There are a lot of things that get overlooked in life. Often, it is something that is so common, so much a part of our lives, that we neglect to pay attention to the importance this item or task can have. One thing that fits into this category has been the humble pond. This small…