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Adders

The Adder is Britain's only venomous snake.

Pond plants

The most obvious thing people think about in relation to pond plants is usually the flowers - stately bullrushes or

Invertebrates in Herefordshire ponds

Apart from dragonflies, in general Herefordshire’s ponds have been poorly studied for invertebrates.

Dragonflies & Damselflies

Herefordshire supports 25 of the 40 or so species of dragonfly recorded in the UK. There are 5 species which

Pond creatures

Ponds support an incredible diversity of animal life. Some, like the microscopic protozoa and tiny water fleas, freshwater shrimps, fish

Ponds in Herefordshire

Ponds within the County of Herefordshire are many and varied. This article by Will Watson explores their origins, formation and

Pond creation & management

This guide outlines the methods by which local amphibian populations can be increased by creating new ponds and modifying and

Habitat management for reptiles

Good reptile habitat consists of a varied vegetation structure and south or south-easterly aspect. Preferred sites include hillsides, banks, slopes

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