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Frequently Asked Questions about... ponds:
I would like to build a pond, what do I need to know?
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How big does a pond have to be to attract amphibians?
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What is the best pond design for amphibians?
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What kind of pond plants will benefit amphibians and are there any to
avoid? >>>
I would like to install a pond but have concerns about safety, what are
the alternatives?
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I am cleaning my pond/ mending a leak, what shall I do with the
spawn / tadpoles / adult amphibians I find?
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I am filling in my pond, what shall I do with the spawn / tadpoles / adult
amphibians I find?
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How can I make my pond safer for children?
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When is the best time to carry out work on my pond?
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The pond water has turned green with algae, is this a problem and, if
so, how do I solve it?
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How can I protect the creatures living in my pond if it freezes?
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Why shouldn't I introduce fish to my pond?
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There is a pond on a site that is threatened with development, what can
be done to protect it?
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What does the law say regarding garden ponds?
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