Wetlands - useful websites and reference


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Websites for Projects and Organisations

Title	Website description and/or address
BirdWatch Ireland	http://www.birdwatchireland.ie/
British Trust for Ornithology	The BTO operates using professionals and volunteers and both in isolation and in co-operation with conservation agencies and universities. A summary of work undertaken in relation to wetlands can be found on their website. http://www.bto.org/research/researchsummary/7wetlandandcoastal.htm
Constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment	http://www.fujitaresearch.com/reports/wetlands.html
Constructed reedbed wetlands of agricultural wastewater	http://www.arches.uga.edu/~pgoforth/index.html
English Heritage	Importance of wetlands to archaeology http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/conWebDoc.3208
English Nature Wetland Habitat Action Plan	http://www.english-nature.org.uk/science/wetland/habitats.asp
Great Fen project	This aims to restore 3000 hectares of fenland habitat, primarily through linking Holme Fen and Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserves in Huntingdonshire http://www.greatfen.org.uk/
Humber Wetland Project	Study conducted for English Heritage investigating archaeological sites within the wetlands of the Humber estuary http://www.hull.ac.uk/wetlands/humberwp.htm
International Mire Conservation Group	IMCG is an international network of specialists who (a) promote, encourage and, where appropriate, co-ordinate the conservation of mires and related ecosystems; (b) and enhance the exchange of information and experience relating to mires and factors affecting them. The network encompasses a wide spectrum of expertise and interests, from research scientists to consultants, government agency specialists to peatland site managers. http://www.imcg.net/imcgmain.htm
Living Wetlands Awards	The Award was established in 2003 by the RSPB and CIWEM to recognise and reward projects that demonstrate the multiple functions and sustainable use of wetlands. Projects must be located in the UK and may be at the planning, design, in work or completed stages. The prize includes £1,500 to enhance the winning scheme's impact. Entries must be submitted by the end of November. RSPB http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/policy/water/awards.asp CIWEM http://www.ciwem.com/awards/living_wetlands/
Managing water levels on wetlands	http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/managingreserves/habitats/wetlandwaterlevels/index.asp
Monuments at Risk in England’s Wetlands	http://www.ex.ac.uk/marew/
North West Wetlands Network	This project, funded by the Environment Agency, English Nature and the North West Regional Development Agency, has identified six potential networks across the region that could be developed over the next 10 years to bring greater benefits to wildlife and people in the North West. The final report (January 2006), maps and other documents are available on the Environment Agency website. http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/regions/northwest/346910/346950/1357725/?lang=_e
Ramsar database	Database operated by Wetlands International listing, mapping and describing all Ramsar sites. http://www.wetlands.org/RSDB/Default.htm
Ramsar sites in the UK	http://www.jncc.gov.uk/page-1389
Reedbeds	http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/managingreserves/habitats/reedbeds/index.asp
RSPB introduction to wetlands	http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/policy/water/index.asp
Reedbeds	Sussex habitat Action Plan relating to reedbeds
US EPA wetlands fact sheets	This website by the US Environmental Protection Agency provides a large amount of information and documents on the nature, importance and management of wetlands. http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/
UK delivery of Ramsar	DEFRA’s explanation of how the UK is meeting its commitment to the Ramsar Convention. http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/ewd/ewd10.htm
UK Biodiversity Action Plan	The BAP describes the UK's biological resources and provides a detailed plan for the protection of these resources. It is made up of 391 Species Action Plans, 45 Habitat Action Plans and 162 Local Biodiversity Action Plans http://www.ukbap.org.uk/default.aspx
Habitat Action Plans	http://www.ukbap.org.uk/GenPageText.aspx?id=95
Local Biodiversity Action Plans	http://www.ukbap.org.uk/GenPageText.aspx?id=57
Water and Wetlands Policy - RSPB	http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/policy/water/index.asp
Wetland Advisory Service	Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust http://www.wwt.org.uk/was
Wetland Bird Survey	The WeBS is the scheme which monitors non-breeding waterbirds in the UK. It is jointly run by the British Trust for Ornithology, The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, RSPB and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee. http://www.bto.org/survey/webs/index.htm
Wetlands for Wales	Wetland for Wales is a project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore the lost heritage of wetlands in Wales http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/projects/wetlands_for_wales.asp
Wetland Habitat Action Plan Steering Group	This is chaired by English Nature and was established in Summer 2000. The group coordinates the implementation of the four priority wetland Habitat Action Plans: reedbeds, coastal and floodplain grazing marsh, fens, and lowland raised bogs http://www.english-nature.org.uk/science/wetland
Wetlands International	http://www.wetlands.org/
Reserves Management Case Studies - RSPB	http://www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/managingreserves/casestudies/ reserves/index.asp
Wetlands Solutions	This is part of the WWF Freshwater Programme and contains information concerning the value of, and pressures on wetlands. http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/freshwater/our_solutions/index.cfm
Wetlands Wonderland	WWF has a major programme across the UK to help restore river and wetland habitats, reduce the risk of flooding and river pollution and provide cleaner watercourses. This provides a brief introduction. http://www.wwf.org.uk/core/about/ta_0000001141.asp
World Wetlands Day	http://ramsar.org/wwd/wwd_index.htm
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust	http://www.wwt.org.uk/
Constructed treatment wetlands	A brief overview of wastewater treatment in constructed wetlands. http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/pdf/ConstructedW.pdf
Wildlife Trusts, Water and Wetland	The aim of this website is to provide easy access to wetland information for wetland practitioners and others involved in the conservation of wetland habitats and species. http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/index.php?section=environment:water

Websites for School Activities

Title	Website description and address
River World	River World contains resources for children and teachers on rivers, waterways and water use in the home. http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/subjects/geography/rivers/index.html
Wetland Link International	WLI is an organisation established in 2003 which aims to develop a global network of wetland education centres. The network defines a wetland education centre as, " any place where there is interaction between people and wildlife at which communications, education and public awareness activity occurs in support of wetland conservation aims”. It is still in the early staged of development. http://www.wwt.org.uk/text/6/learn.html
Wise Use of Floodplains	The Wise Use of Floodplains project) was a partnership involving government departments, research organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs) in six areas within England, Ireland, Scotland and France. The project took place between 1999 and 2002 and was funded by the EU Life Programme. Five catchments were used as demonstration sites to develop and test a range of techniques from public participation through to the sustainability appraisals of floodplain management options. The Fens and Somerset Levels and Moors were demonstration sites within the project. http://www.floodplains.org/
Fenland case study	http://www.floodplains.org/pdf/area_case_studies/The Fens CASE STUDY.pdf
Somerset Levels and Moors case study	http://www.floodplains.org/pdf/area_case_studies/SomersetLevelsCaseStudy.pdf

Reference Documents

Title	Website description and address
Constructed treatment wetlands	A brief overview of wastewater treatment in constructed wetlands. http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/pdf/ConstructedW.pdf
Constructed wetlands for farm effluent	A review of literature compiled by the Agricultural Research Institute, Northern Ireland, September 2004, 62pages, 1MB. http://www.afsni.ac.uk/gru/PDFs/CW Report Final.pdf
English Heritage’s Wetland Strategy	http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.1327
Freshwater wetlands in England: A Natural Areas Approach	English Nature has developed the use of biogeographical units known as Natural Areas to set priorities for nature conservation, in preference to the administrative boundaries typically adopted. Core profiles have been developed to describe the significant features, habitats and species associated with each Natural Area. This report summarises the information collected pertaining to the freshwater wetland resource, supplemented by information from the wetland SSSI database and other sources. The information is presented in a series of wetland profiles for each natural Area. Research Report No 204. 1996, ISSN 0967-876X Available on-line. http://www.english-nature.org.uk/pubs/publication/pub_results.asp? C=0&K=wetlands&K2=&I=&A=&Submit1=Search
Information Review for Wetlands Habitat Action Plans	Produced by English Nature in 2001, this 90 page document reviews the research and initiatives that are in place with regard to the key wetland habitats in order that relevant action plans can be developed. http://www.english-nature.org.uk/science/wetland/pdf/TOTALREPORT.PDF
Making a Splash	This document from Wetlands Link International describes the potential and practise of wetland education centres. http://www.wwt.org.uk/downloads/449/.html
Rivers, Floodplains and Wetlands	Review by the RSPB on the importance of floodplain connectivity and dynamics for riverine biodiversity, including information for definitions of ecological status for the Water Framework Directive June 2003, 64 pages. http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/rfp_tcm9-132959.pdf
The Economic Values of the Worlds Wetlands	The report, produced by the WWF, describes how wetlands are important to a wide range of activities on which many people rely for their livelihood. January 2004, 34 pages. http://panda.org/downloads/freshwater/wetlandsbrochurefinal.pdf
Water level requirements of selected plants and animals	This document supplies the known water level requirements of a range of wetland plants and animals to different water users and managers, particularly those preparing water level management plans. Wetland plants and birds are given most attention, but there are also sections on the water level requirements of amphibia, dragonflies and other invertebrates. English Nature Science No .5(SC2.5 (SC2.5)) 1999 ISBN: 1 85716 269 2, A4, mono, 36 pages, Free of charge. Paper copies only. http://www.english-nature.org.uk/pubs/publication/PDF/PubsCat04_05.pdf
Wetlands, Land Use Change and Flood Management	A joint statement prepared by English Nature, the Environment Agency, DEFRA and the Forestry Commission on the links between wetlands, land use and flood management. The purpose of the paper is to explore the level of agreement and understanding of how these issues relate to each other and identify the opportunities that exist to work on them in an integrated way. October 2003, 23 pages. http://www.defra.gov.uk/environ/fcd/policy/Wetlands/Wetlands3.pdf
Wetlands Restoration Manual	This Wildlife Trusts publication provides practical advice for those wishing to undertake wetland restoration project. This is a substantial manual, offering practical and innovative advice on wetland restoration, creation and management. The manual, published in 2005, can be obtained from the nhbs Environment Bookstore: http://www.nhbs.com/wetland_restoration_manual_tefno_112676.html


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