Getting Stuck Into Great Crested Newt Surveys

Over the past few weeks, Abby and Dee have been carrying out a series of great crested newt (Triturus cristatus, GCN) surveys across ponds in Norfolk. GCN are a protected species in the UK and are considered an important indicator of healthy freshwater ecosystems. The presence of breeding populations often reflects good water quality, suitable […]

The First Five Years of District Level Licensing

Author: Abigail Dent Natural England’s District Level Licensing (DLL) scheme has now been running for five years, delivering a strategic approach to creating and restoring high-quality pond habitats where they can have the greatest ecological impact. The scheme funds compensatory habitat for Great Crested Newts, offsetting the loss of ponds due to development. Norfolk FWAG […]

Richard Waddingham Award 2025 – Celebrating Pond Conservation in Norfolk

Richard Waddingham Award celebrates Norfolk’s farming ponds and wildlife The late Richard Waddingham of Manor Farm, Briston understood the importance of water in the landscape and recognised that, when managed properly, ponds can support a rich variety of native wildlife, even in areas of intensive agriculture. He was an inspiration to pond conservation and management […]

Invasive Species to Look Out for in Norfolk

Protecting Norfolk’s waterways, wetlands, and countryside means staying vigilant about invasive species. These plants can quickly spread, disrupt local habitats, and outcompete our native flora. Below, we’ve highlighted several invasive species recently spotted in the Yare Valley and River Wensum, along with a few native species that can sometimes be mistaken for invasive ones. Himalayan […]

Conservation in Schools

Bringing Conservation to the Classroom At Norfolk FWAG, we believe that conservation belongs not just on farms and in nature reserves – but in the classroom, too. That’s why we’re proud to launch our Conservation in Schools programme: an exciting six-week educational initiative designed to connect children with the natural world around them. Thanks to […]