Hampstead Heath wetlands and biodiversity

Tree reflected in pond on Sandy Heath — Hampstead Heath wetlands and biodiversity

The Heath’s 30 something ponds and underground rivers are a key part of its importance for biodiversity.
Sensitive management maximises their value for people and wildlife, with greatest biodiversity found around the margins and pond edges. Submerged aquatic plants, and a mixture of emergent and marginal plants support amphibians and insects, while recent planting and creation of new wetland areas will increase biodiversity. Volunteers are actively involved in the management and creation of a variety of important wetland habitats.
Find out more about wetland biodiversity in our blog articles below.

Wetland habitats and biodiversity on Hampstead Heath

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Ponds Landscaping Project

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Find out how you can support our new Heath Ponds Landscaping Project

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Words on the Fleet

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Find out about the Fleet, one of London’s lost rivers on Hampstead Heath.

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Hampstead Heath’s wetlands

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Find out about Hampstead Heath’s wetland habitats and our work protecting these

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Pond on Hampstead Heath with green vegetation and trees