Wildlife Ponds
Providing on site consultancy and advice on wildlife pond design & construction across Cornwall & Devon and the surrounding areas to bring nature closer to your outdoor space, creating stepping stones for wildlife to migrate from one place to the next. A wildlife pond adds habitat for amphibians, mammals, and even reptiles, marginal aquatic plants for dragonflies and bees, water for birds and of course added aesthetical value with the array of colour from aquatic plants, the reflection of water and the sound of water gently returning via a stream or cascade really bringing value to your outdoor space.
Lost Habitat offer consultation on all aspects of pond and lake design & build, lake assessments and improvement for inland freshwater aquatic habitats. Offering expert, comprehensive, practical advice on a range of natural solutions for habitat creation and bank stabilisation techniques, erosion control and revetment methods.
Working collaboratively with public bodies including, Natural England and the Environmental Agency, charities & trusts such as Devon Wildlife Trust, West Country Rivers Trust, National Trust and English Heritage, providing expert advice and consultation on wildlife ponds, lakes, and wetlands, renovating existing wildlife ponds or water courses, lake management, and restoration of historic ponds and water gardens.
Lost Habitat can write reports and specifications, either technical or for stakeholder review as part of tender processes for private and commercial clients outlining methodologies along with proposed budgets. Scientific reports for silt or water analysis can also be provided, as well as advice and assistance on any planning or regulatory matters. We also assist clients with grant applications relating to Farming in Protected Landscapes or the Upstream Thinking Programmes, from site surveying and advice to design and project implementation.
With over over 25 years’ experience designing, building and maintaining hundreds of projects associated with wildlife ponds, swimming ponds, lakes, waterways and wetlands, Lost Habitat are a reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable and recognised for creating beautiful bespoke projects suited to your garden and outdoor space.
Lost Habitat have a comprehensive database of efficient and reliable contractors across the UK suitable for carrying out works as well as a source of UK suppliers for sustainable materials, including aquatic plants, liners and soft engineering products, resulting in a complete service to clients.
Examples of Consultancy Services Include:
Wildlife Ponds, Swimming Ponds, Lakes, Streams & Wetland Habitats:
- Assistance with wildlife pond design and construction in Cornwall & Devon and the South West.
- Lake and wetland habitat restoration, construction and water management.
- Advice on maintenance services for wildlife ponds and lakes, including weed-cutting, dredging, weir and dam repairs, leaks and revetment.
- Swimming pond advice and design in Cornwall & Devon.
- Wildlife pond and lake lining and repair methods.
- Ideas to create habitat for amphibians, water voles and insects.
- Advice on protection of endangered species from predators.
- Consultation on water control structures from head-walls and weirs to spillways and waterfall cascades.
- Construction design & advice, and feature ideas for jetties, pontoons, bridges, boardwalks and islands.
- Hydrographic surveying of ponds and lakes for analysis of water or silt depths and underwater obstacles.
Below are some examples of wildlife ponds, woodland ponds, wetland habitats, private estate lakes and historic ponds from our clients, most of which we have worked upon as part of design & build, consultancy or management. Also examples of invasive aquatic weeds and aquatic plants prior to management. Please see case studies section for garden wildlife ponds, large wildlife ponds, and wetland restoration for more detailed examples of our projects.
