Building a wildlife pond in South Wales

Of the different pond types, garden ponds are most similar to freshwater ponds and they can provide a refuge and home for many freshwater dwellings creatures.

A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden and it is thought that some amphibians, such as frogs, are now more common in garden ponds than in the countryside. Many pond creatures will travel far and wide to find new ponds, discovering a potential new home in no time at all.

So a well designed wildlife pond can play a big part in helping to preserve our natural biodiversity, as well as being an attractive garden feature. This fact sheet will tell you how to enjoy your very own pond for wildlife in the garden, how to maintain it, and about the birds, animals and other pond creatures that may come to visit.

For more information check out the excellent Wildlife Trust Pond information pack – click here.