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The Unique Wetlands of the Somerset Levels: A Field Guide

A field guide to the Somerset Levels: how peat, rhynes and reedbeds work, which species to look for...

Winter Wetland Ecology: How Life Adapts to Cold and Flooding

UK wetlands do not shut down in winter. Cold water, ice and floods trigger remarkable survival strategies...

Five Common Mistakes in Wetland Restoration Projects and How to Avoid Them

Wetland restoration fails for predictable reasons. From hydrological surveys to invasive species budgets,...

Getting Started with Wetland Plant Identification: A Beginner's Guide

A practical introduction to identifying common UK wetland plants, covering the features that matter most,...

Constructed Wetlands vs Natural Wetlands: Pros and Cons for Water Treatment

Constructed wetlands offer controllable, consentable treatment in a compact footprint; natural wetlands do...

Seasonal Wetland Bird Survey Checklist for Spring and Autumn

A practical checklist of species, timings and survey methods for monitoring migratory birds on UK wetlands...

Recent Posts

Bogs vs Fens: Understanding the Key Differences
WETLAND ECOLOGY
Bogs vs Fens: Understanding the Key Differences

Bogs are fed only by rain, fens by mineral-rich water from soil and rock. This guide compares their hydrology, chemistry and vegetation, plus...

Pre-Fieldwork Safety Checklist for Wetland Researchers
FIELD RESEARCH
Pre-Fieldwork Safety Checklist for Wetland Researchers

A practical pre-fieldwork checklist for wetland researchers: site-specific risk assessment, safety kit, wader and cold-water sense, lone-working...

The Role of Wetlands in Flood Management: A UK Perspective
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The Role of Wetlands in Flood Management: A UK Perspective

Wetlands store and slow water, softening flood peaks. How UK catchments use them, what they can realistically achieve, and where they sit...

How to Measure Peat Depth and Carbon Storage in a Bog
FIELD RESEARCH
How to Measure Peat Depth and Carbon Storage in a Bog

Peat depth and carbon stock are measured with simple tools and careful arithmetic. Here is how to probe, core, describe and calculate carbon in a bog.