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PM 18 - Create and restore a mosaic of wetland habitats

Code
PM 18
Measure
Create and restore a mosaic of wetland habitats
Description
A mosaic of wetland habitats may include ponds of varying depths and sizes, interspersed with reedbeds, wet flushes, wet grassland, wet woodland or linear features such as ditches. Mosaics create many niches, that provide homes for a larger variety of aquatic and semi-aquatic species. Suitable areas for creation of these habitats should also consider that that a clean source of water will be required for biodiversity to reach its potential.
Wider environmental benefits
Improving water quality, Increasing flood risk management, Reducing climate change impact
Links to additional information and guidance

https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/

Priority
Freshwater habitats are expanded, restored and reconnected
Priority description
Herefordshire has greater than the national average density of ponds, as well as a diverse range of other freshwater habitats. These are vital places for wildlife and provide freshwater resilience to the landscape, which will be increasingly important as climate change impacts are experienced. it will also be important to ensure the ponds are kept in as natural a state as possible. With many ponds starting to be more actively gardened this can lead to an increase in introduced species and unnatural nutrient loads impacting the potential biodiversity and species that could depend on them. Expanding, restoring and reconnecting these habitats will be crucial to maintaining resilience and benefitting both species and people.
Mapped
Yes