Title of the project
sustain the quality of the pond landscape
Description
Contribute towards the action To sustain the quality of the pond landscape (aquatic and terrestrial) and to promote sympathetic restoration and creation of small water bodies in the landscape.
A new publication was written on ‘Ponds and lakes for shooting and conservation’ to give details on how best to manage existing ponds and create new ones that will be beneficial for species of conservation interest.
A total of four ponds have been created on shoots in Cheshire and some assesments have been conducted to identify suitable areas for possible pond creation.
Location
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Level | Regional |
| Region | Cheshire county |
Starting date
2007
Habitat Types
Wetland
Species
| Species Caracteristics | Not applicable |
| Species Type | Not applicable |
Conservation action(s)
Management of habitats and wildlife (e.g. conservation and restoration activities)
Partners
| Leading partners | BASC The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (https://basc.org.uk/) |
| Other partners | Fresh Habitats Trust with the Million Ponds Project (http://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/projects/million-ponds/) |
Estimation of the budget (total or annual)
£5,400, funding towards the cost of habitat improvement work which included creating a large pond
Publication(s)
Green Shoots in Cheshire Annual ReportsBen Gregory Cheshire Biodiversity Project Officer2008-2009-2010
Weblinks
https://basc.org.uk/conservation/green-shoots/green-shoots-in-cheshire/