Description
Book SynopsisThis friendly, practical guide includes everything you need to know to help wetland wildlife flourish outside your back door.
The Wildlife Pond Book offers a fresh and unique perspective on ponds, encouraging readers of any budget to reach for the spade and do something positive to benefit their shared neighbourhood nature. With up-to-date, clear guidance on a range of innovative pond designs, this new book aims to encourage a wider audience to connect with freshwater habitats and offers readers unique and creative tips on how to observe, study and enjoy pond wildlife through microscopy, dipping, torching and traditional wildlife spotting.
Written by zoologist, science writer and conservation practitioner Jules Howard, The Wildlife Pond Book is filled with creative ideas never before put to paper (and not found online) that Jules has trialed over ten years of pond building and kept secret until now. This will be the go-to pond guide for swathes of
Trade Review
If you are considering installing a pond this season, this is an invaluable book to hand. - English Garden -- English Garden * English Garden *
This is a handy, accessible softback, filled with clear images that illustrate practical concepts. - English Garden -- English Garden * English Garden *
Table of Contents
Foreword by Kate Bradbury Introduction – the wonder of ponds What makes ponds so special? Prehistoric ponds Ponds and civilisation The birth of the ornamental pond The state of Britain’s ponds Hidden values of ponds The Idea Stage Preparing your pond Managing your pond Planting up your pond Pond animals to look out for Exploring your pond Glossary Useful organisations Taking inspiration from nature Further reading Image credits Index Acknowledgements
