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Welcome to the Broads Society Blog Page
Step into the world of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads through our engaging and informative blog. Here, we bring you closer to the fascinating stories, hidden gems, and vibrant community life that make the Broads an extraordinary place. Our blog is a celebration of nature, heritage, and the passionate efforts of those who strive to protect this unique landscape.
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The fascinating world of water voles
A Water Voles study and survey by Hannah Southon of the Broads Authority, Norfolk.
Broads Society
Aug 185 min read
SHOULD PET FLEA TREATMENTS BE REGULATED?
Flea and Tick treatments for dogs and cats that contain imidacloprid or fipronil are highly effective, but must be used with great care.
Broads Society
Jul 214 min read
RARE BLUE BUTTERFLY NOW THRIVING IN ITS FORMER HOME
Re-locating three dozen Silver-studded blue butterflies - a conservation success in the Broadland Country Park.
Broads Society
Jul 73 min read
HELP US CELEBRATE WORLD PEATLANDS DAY!
The Broads are recognised internationally as one of Europe's most important wetlands.
Broads Society
Jun 24 min read
Wildlife Watch with Jerry
Barton Broad, Black Terns and Bitterns Jerry Simpson Black tern in flight. Credit: RSPB.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/Black-tern The...
Broads Society
May 173 min read
Wildlife Watch with Jerry
St Mark's flies and Little Gulls.
The first of Jerry Simpson's Wildlife Notes for the Broads Society.
Broads Society
Apr 283 min read
Precious jewels of the Broads: chalk rivers, streams and other rarities
Precious jewels of the Broads: chalk rivers, streams and other rarities
Broads Society
Mar 244 min read
Floating Pennywort – could a weevil solve the problem in the Broads?
Floating pennywort, introduced in the 1980s, spread in UK waters despite a 2014 ban. Now invasive, it costs over £25M annually to control.
broadssociety
Mar 62 min read
National Parks Left Exposed: Concerns Mount Over New Water Pollution Legislation
Campaigners warn new water laws fail to protect National Parks like the Broads from sewage pollution, despite planned investment.
broadssociety
Jan 294 min read
Protecting the Precious Wetlands of the Broads: Challenges and Solutions
Broads flooding and rising water levels often make the news for how they affect bridge clearances and moorings. However, these rising...
broadssociety
Dec 18, 20245 min read
Pike Behaviour in the Broads
"Discover the long-awaited study on Broads pike! Anglers help scientists unveil pike behaviour, confirming anglers' concerns.
Duncan Holmes
Sep 26, 20243 min read
Another Broads Authority Consultation: Why does it make a difference?
Engaging in consultations may feel like just another task on your long list of thing to do. However, when it comes to the Broads...
broadssociety
Aug 30, 20242 min read
MUCH LOVED BUT, OH DEER, ARE WE TOO MANY?
The deer population in the Broads has surged, delighting visitors but causing issues locally
Dr Mark Collins
Jun 10, 20243 min read
"The State of the Broads in the Family of National Parks"
Due to family bereavement, Rose O'Neill is now unavailable, and the Broads Society is pleased to introduce: Nick Hall, Political Affairs...
broadssociety
Mar 11, 20241 min read
NAVIGATION AND THE BROADS
The Broads have a distinguished heritage in maintaining navigation. It’s the only member of the national park family that has such a...
broadssociety
Mar 7, 20247 min read
The Perch: A Natural Jewel of the Norfolk Broads
The Norfolk Broads, a haven for remarkable wildlife, proudly hosts the European Perch (Perca fluviatilis) among its most captivating...
Duncan Holmes
Mar 5, 20244 min read
The Impact of Herring Bridge on River Flow Dynamics at Great Yarmouth
The construction of Herring Bridge at Great Yarmouth has sparked discussions about its impact on the river's ability to flow freely to...
broadssociety
Feb 17, 20246 min read
Broads Flooding Meeting - Hickling 2nd February 2024
Hundreds gathered at Hickling Community Barn on Friday 2nd February for a critical meeting to confront the escalating flooding crisis....
Broads Society
Feb 6, 20242 min read
Innovative Conservation Strategies in the Broads: Balancing Nature and Human Activities
When discussing conservation in the Broads, the first thing to remember is that this is not a natural environment. If it was, we could...
Broads Society
Feb 1, 20244 min read
Climate Change and the Broads: What's at Stake
The Broads are undergoing significant climatic shifts, mirroring the global trend of climate change. These changes, marked by a steady...
Broads Society
Jan 27, 20248 min read
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