Rewilding Wetlands: How Sasaquatics Delivers Countryside Stewardship Projects

Published October 2025 Wetlands are some of the UK’s most precious and productive habitats. They filter water, store carbon, buffer floods, and provide a home for extraordinary wildlife. Yet, too many of our wetlands have been drained, neglected, or over-managed. Through the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) scheme, landowners can now access targeted funding to…

The common toad (Bufo bufo) has long been an iconic part of Britain’s countryside, inspiring myths, folklore and even children’s stories like The Wind in the Willows. But behind this cultural heritage lies a stark reality: the once-abundant common toad is becoming alarmingly uncommon. Recent studies show that toad populations in the UK have almost…

What is the MAGIC Tool? The DEFRA MAGIC (Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside) map is the UK’s official interactive mapping service for environmental data. It brings together datasets from Natural England, DEFRA, the Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, and Historic England into a single platform. For anyone planning rewilding projects, wetland restoration, or natural swimming…

Rewilding is often seen as something that happens on vast estates or remote reserves, but the truth is simpler: every landowner can benefit from letting nature back in. Whether you manage a farm, a smallholding, or a community space, rewilding can improve biodiversity, strengthen your land’s resilience, and open up new streams of income. At…

Essential Autumn Maintenance Tips As the leaves begin to fall and the nights draw in, now is the perfect time to think about preparing your garden pond for winter. A little care and attention in autumn can save you headaches in spring, keeping your fish healthy and your pond water clear.   Why Autumn Pond…

As the days shorten and autumn rains soften the ground, this is the perfect time to think about water. Whether you’re a homeowner wanting to create a beautiful wildlife pond in your garden, or a landowner looking to restore wetlands on a larger scale, autumn offers the best conditions for getting started. Why Autumn is…

🌍💧 Wildlife Ponds for Climate Resilience: How Ponds Protect Against Floods and Droughts Climate change is bringing heavier rainfall, longer dry spells, and greater weather extremes to the UK. For landowners, farmers, and local councils in Devon and Cornwall, the question is no longer if these challenges will affect us — but how we adapt.…

🐸 The Northern Pool Frog: Restoring the UK’s Rarest Amphibian When we think of rare amphibians in the UK, the Great Crested Newt usually comes to mind — it’s strictly protected, a flagship species for ponds, and a regular feature in conservation headlines. But did you know there is an even rarer amphibian, once native…