Biodiversity information
If you are looking for some basic information on species and habitats to use as part of your CEPA work, 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. Also, the Nature Society of Malaysia has produced a factsheet on raptors. 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.
For a guide to the rare slender-billed curlew, have a look at the information sheets from MedWet, produced by Mike Smart (see right, 
save as pictures).
Habitat
If 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. For information on river restoration, try the European River Restoration Centre.
The Queensland Government WetlandInfo website has some great information on wetland management, with background information on ecological processes and management. For more detailed mangrove information, try the mangrove restoration centre's website. SPREP (South Pacific Regional Environmental Programme of Ramsar) has also produced a useful fact sheet on mangroves.
For an update on freshwater science, here are some copies of Freshwater News, issue 1 and 2 and 3, produced by Dr Kev Warburton at Charles Sturt University in Australia. If you are interested in getting regular updates, please contact Kev directly at K.Warburton@uq.edu.au to join his mailing list.