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Biodiversity information

If you are looking for some basic information on species and habitats to use as part of your CEPA Fiddler crab, HKWPwork, then this page will provide a range of resources that might be helpful. If you need more detailed information, then please check our 'links' page which will direct you to more in-depth resources. WLI mainly focusses on CEPA, so practical habitat and species management will be found elsewhere.

Species

Wetlands cover just 6% of our land surface, but are home to over 40% of the total species. Because of the large variety of wetlands in existence, they can be managed to encourage different types of animal and plant.

Check here for an up-to-date report on Raptors of India from Bharatpur. The Field Studies Council has produced a pond guide for those looking at micro-organisms in ponds - some great footage of the organisms in action.

Habitat

Black-face spoonbill, HKWPIf you're interested in making a pond, then why not try Pond Conservation's guide to making a pond? Lots of useful information on how to locate, create and manage the perfect pond for wildlife.

For information on peat conservation, try the International Peat Society web site, with excellent background materials and up-to-date information.

The Queensland Government WetlandInfo website has some great information on wetland management, with background information on ecological processes and management.