4Bs Ponds for Nature Campaign
Encouraging Pond Making
Making a pond is one of the most effective ways of creating a new habitat for wildlife and enhancing the biodiversity of your garden. In 2025, the 4Bs Biodiversity Initiative is offering a small pond starter kit worth £40 to 15 residents who are willing to create their own wildlife pond. To claim a pond kit please complete the form below.
Making a pond is one of the most effective ways of creating a new habitat for wildlife and enhancing the biodiversity of your garden. In 2025, the 4Bs Biodiversity Initiative is offering a small pond starter kit worth £40 to 15 residents who are willing to create their own wildlife pond. To claim a pond kit please complete the form below.
Learning & Education
Our Pond for Nature Campaign is underpinned by a talk given by local ecologist Paul Ritchie, with contributions from two residents who shared their experience of creating a pond.
Paul's presentation Ecological Principles for a healthy garden pond
Our Pond for Nature Campaign is underpinned by a talk given by local ecologist Paul Ritchie, with contributions from two residents who shared their experience of creating a pond.
Paul's presentation Ecological Principles for a healthy garden pond
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Small Pond Starter Kit
Our Ponds for Nature campaign is giving away 15 small pond starter kits. The kits comprise a 2.5x2.5 m pond liner and a small selection of pond plants. Information on how to create a small pond is provided below. The 15 kits are offered on a first come first served basis. Register here for your free starter kit.
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This booklet by the Freshwater Habitats Trust provides a useful starting point for making a small pond.
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How to create a small pond with a liner
How to crate a small pond with a container