NEW COURSE: Pond Restoration Training: North West England on 6 & 7 July 2026. From £250.00
Ponds are increasingly recognised as critical features for biodiversity conservation across UK landscapes. This two-day course will introduce participants to the science and best practice of pond restoration.
Helen Greaves of the Pond Restoration Research Group at University College London (UCL) is a co-founder of the Norfolk Ponds Project (NPP) and Executive Director of the NPP Community Interest Company (CIC). With over 15 years’ experience restoring ponds and researching their ecological recovery, and following publication of the recent Guide to the Restoration, Creation and Management of Ponds, Helen is keen to share key lessons and practical insights from both the UCL and NPP teams.
The course will include a combination of lectures, workshops, and field visits focused on the restoration of degraded overgrown ponds and in-filled “ghost ponds”.
Participants will be introduced to the scientific evidence underpinning pond restoration, including the benefits for freshwater and terrestrial biodiversity. The course will also cover the key DOs and DON’Ts of restoration, including pond selection and important considerations during the restoration process.
Field visits will explore two contrasting pond landscapes typical of West Lancashire. One site is situated within a lowland floodplain landscape, while the other lies within a higher arable setting adjacent to a nature reserve. These visits will provide an opportunity to compare ponds across different land uses, including farmland and conservation-focused landscapes. Participants will consider how landscape context influences restoration potential, management approaches, and ecological outcomes, including the specific challenges and opportunities associated with restoring existing ponds and resurrecting ghost ponds.
The course will also address approaches to engaging landowners, farmers, and local communities in pond conservation, alongside practical routes for securing funding to support restoration work.
Participants on all FBA courses must be 18 years and above.
Location: West Lancashire (near Ormskirk)
Tutor: Helen Greaves
Price: £275 for non-members, £250 for members
Please click on the following link to download and complete the booking form then email to info@fba.org.uk: FBA Courses Booking Form.docx
TO AVOID POSTAL CHARGES PLEASE SELECT ‘PICK UP’ OPTION AT CHECKOUT.
Please note: Payment must be made in full via the website in order to secure your place on this course.
NEW COURSE: Pond Restoration Training: North West England on 6 & 7 July 2026. From £250.00
Ponds are increasingly recognised as critical features for biodiversity conservation across UK landscapes. This two-day course will introduce participants to the science and best practice of pond restoration.
Helen Greaves of the Pond Restoration Research Group at University College London (UCL) is a co-founder of the Norfolk Ponds Project (NPP) and Executive Director of the NPP Community Interest Company (CIC). With over 15 years’ experience restoring ponds and researching their ecological recovery, and following publication of the recent Guide to the Restoration, Creation and Management of Ponds, Helen is keen to share key lessons and practical insights from both the UCL and NPP teams.
The course will include a combination of lectures, workshops, and field visits focused on the restoration of degraded overgrown ponds and in-filled “ghost ponds”.
Participants will be introduced to the scientific evidence underpinning pond restoration, including the benefits for freshwater and terrestrial biodiversity. The course will also cover the key DOs and DON’Ts of restoration, including pond selection and important considerations during the restoration process.
Field visits will explore two contrasting pond landscapes typical of West Lancashire. One site is situated within a lowland floodplain landscape, while the other lies within a higher arable setting adjacent to a nature reserve. These visits will provide an opportunity to compare ponds across different land uses, including farmland and conservation-focused landscapes. Participants will consider how landscape context influences restoration potential, management approaches, and ecological outcomes, including the specific challenges and opportunities associated with restoring existing ponds and resurrecting ghost ponds.
The course will also address approaches to engaging landowners, farmers, and local communities in pond conservation, alongside practical routes for securing funding to support restoration work.
Participants on all FBA courses must be 18 years and above.
Location: West Lancashire (near Ormskirk)
Tutor: Helen Greaves
Price: £275 for non-members, £250 for members
Please click on the following link to download and complete the booking form then email to info@fba.org.uk: FBA Courses Booking Form.docx
TO AVOID POSTAL CHARGES PLEASE SELECT ‘PICK UP’ OPTION AT CHECKOUT.
Please note: Payment must be made in full via the website in order to secure your place on this course.
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