Britain | Just add water
More than half of Britain’s ponds have disappeared
But “ghost” wetlands can be resuscitated
The 20th century was not kind to ponds in Britain. Many were drained to create more farmland or filled in to make room for new developments. Some ponds went to waste and others were stuffed full of it.
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From the March 2nd 2024 edition
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