Why duck weed in Yalden Spring isn’t a bad thing… but dogs are

One or two people have commented about the increase in duck weed in Yalden Spring over the last few months and asked if this is to do with the prevention of dogs going for a swim. We thought we’d publish some information on why the duck weed isn’t a bad thing, and why we have built the dead hedging to prevent dogs going into the pond…

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The importance of frogs, toads and newts and why preserving Yalden Spring is a priority…

How amazing is Yalden Spring looking at the moment? The conservation of this beautiful place in the Chart woods, and bringing it back to SSSI standards is one of our main priorities for ecological reasons. It’s an absolute haven for so many species of wildlife, but particularly important for reptiles and amphibians.

Frogs and newts are incredibly important to wildlife and ecosystems for a variety of reasons, contributing to biodiversity, food chains, and environmental health. Helping the frogs, toads, newts and other amphibians of Limpsfield Common is why preserving Yalden Spring is one of our key project priorities.

Here’s why frogs, toads and newts are crucial to Limpsfield Common and the environment in general…

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